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Garlic Naan Bread

Delicious and easy homemade garlic naan bread, perfect for scooping up your favorite curries and dals. Soft, chewy, and infused with garlic and cilantro.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt full fat recommended
  • 0.25 cup warm water adjust as needed

For the Garlic Topping

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Add yogurt and warm water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  • While the dough is rising, prepare the garlic topping: melt the butter in a small bowl. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Set aside.
  • Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin oval shape, about 8-10 inches long.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. No oil is needed.
  • Carefully place one naan onto the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles start to form.
  • Flip the naan and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown spots appear.
  • Brush the cooked side generously with the garlic-cilantro butter mixture. Flip and brush the other side.
  • Remove from skillet and serve immediately. Repeat with remaining dough.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nigella seeds to the garlic topping. Store leftover naan in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.