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Naan Bread
A classic Indian flatbread made with yeast, milk, and minced garlic. It cooks quickly on a hot grill, developing a beautiful char and a soft, chewy texture. Serve it warm alongside your favorite curries or use it to scoop up dips. The melted butter brushed on top gives it a rich, savory finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 0.25 ounces dry yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp. milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 4 and ½ cups bread flour
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. garlic finely minced
- 1 egg whisked
- 1. Put water in a bowl, add yeast, dissolve it and leave aside for 10 minutes.
Instructions
- 1Stir the warm water and dry yeast together in a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes to dissolve. Mix in the milk, salt, sugar, and whisked egg.
- 2Gradually mix in the bread flour and stir well until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 minutes. Place the smooth dough into a greased bowl, cover, and let it rest in a warm spot for 1 hour.
- 4Work the finely minced garlic into the rested dough by kneading it a few more times.
- 5Portion the dough into even balls. Arrange them on a baking tray, cover, and let them rest for another 30 minutes.
- 6Preheat your kitchen grill or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease the surface.
- 7Roll one dough ball into a flat circle and place it on the hot grill. Cook for 3 minutes, flip the bread, and brush the cooked side with melted butter. Cook for 3 more minutes, flip once more, brush the second side with butter, and cook for a final 30 seconds before removing to a plate.
- 8Cook the remaining dough balls using the same method. Serve warm.