Garlic Naan Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough for Naan

01 - 2 teaspoons sugar
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ¾ cup warm milk
04 - 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
05 - ¼ cup warm water
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
08 - 1½ teaspoons dry yeast (instant or active)
09 - ¾ cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
10 - ¼ cup oil for the dough, plus 2 tablespoons for cooking

→ Topping: Garlic Butter

11 - 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
12 - 1 teaspoon chopped parsley or cilantro
13 - 3 tablespoons melted butter

# Instructions:

01 - Mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly foam forms on top—it shows the yeast's ready.
02 - Pour the milk, yogurt, oil, garlic, flour, salt, and baking powder into the yeast mixture. Stir everything around until it starts coming together, then use your hands to mix until smooth.
03 - Dust a surface with flour and place the dough on it. Knead for a few minutes (3-5) until it's no longer sticky and feels elastic.
04 - Grease the bowl lightly, put your dough back in, and cover it snugly with a piece of plastic wrap. Leave it alone for an hour or so until it puffs up and doubles in size.
05 - Take the risen dough, divide it into 10 equal parts, and roll each into a ball. Flatten and roll each ball into ovals, about 6 inches long and around ⅛-inch thick.
06 - Set a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, then coat the surface with a little oil (about ½ teaspoon). Spread the oil evenly.
07 - Drop one oval-shaped dough onto the hot skillet. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until you see bubbles pop up on the surface. Brush some oil on it and flip. Let the other side cook until golden spots appear, about another 1-2 minutes.
08 - Wrap the finished naan in a clean towel to keep them warm and soft while you cook the rest. Repeat the process with every piece of dough.
09 - Stir together the melted butter with the minced garlic in a small bowl until combined.
10 - Spread the garlic butter on the hot naan breads, finishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or cilantro. Eat right away!

# Notes:

01 - This bread is great alongside dishes like Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, or Coconut Curry Shrimp.
02 - If you let the dough rise overnight in the fridge, the flavors get even better.
03 - No cast iron skillet? A sturdy non-stick pan will do the trick too.

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