Garlic Naan Bread

Updated at: Sat, 02 Mar 2024 20:44:04 GMT

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the 2 1/4 teaspoon of active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 a cup of water (warm almost hot) and mix untill all yeast is submerged let sit for 10-20 minutes.

Step 2

In the meantime, mix 3 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder in a large bowl.

Step 3

Whisk together the yeast mixture with; 1/2 a cup of yogurt, and 3/4 a cup of room temperature whole milk, and stir into the dry ingredient bowl.

Step 4

Knead with your hands until the dough forms a smooth, soft ball, about 2 minutes add flour if "kneaded" kekeke.

Step 5

Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap, leave at room temperature until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

Step 6

Remove the dough from the bowl and turn onto a well-floured surface, knead it briefly and divide the dough into 3 inch thick balls and roll it until its 1/4 a inch thick and distribute the 3 tablespoons of minced garlic into each dough piece and fold dough twice and re-roll into 1/4 inch thick.

Step 7

Heat a cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat and place the two sticks of unsalted butter into a bowl and melt it and set to the side with a brush. Brush the dough with melted butter and place in skillet.

Step 8

Cook for about 30-40 seconds or until golden and a little bubbly, until the dough puffs up; Flip, brush with butter, sprinkle salt on top, and cook for 30-40 more seconds. Remove from the pan and brush with butter and sprinkle with salt the other side.

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