Garlic Naan

Recipe View 15 mins In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow to stand until the yeast activates and a creamy foam develops, approximately 15 minutes.

Recipe View 3 mins Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it sizzles gently. Quickly stir in the minced garlic, then remove from heat to prevent burning.

Recipe View 4 mins In the bowl with the yeast mixture, add bread flour, yogurt, salt, and 1 tablespoon of the garlic butter. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough begins to form. Knead the dough by hand, adding more water or flour as needed, until it pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Recipe View 2 hrs Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, drizzle the remaining garlic butter over the top, and cover. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, around 2 hours.

Recipe View 20 mins Gently punch down the dough to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a rectangle. Divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and lightly dust with flour. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest until slightly puffy, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Recipe View 10 mins Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat until it is very hot, approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

Recipe View 2 mins While the skillet heats, roll each dough ball into a thin, 1/8-inch oval. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and gently press the herbs into the dough to adhere.

Recipe View 3 mins Working in batches, carefully place the naan in the hot skillet. Cook until large bubbles form on the surface, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip, gently press down, and continue cooking until the bubbles on the bottom are nicely charred, another 2 to 3 minutes.

Recipe View Brush the cooked naan with any remaining garlic butter immediately before serving.