Easy Garlic Naan Bread

90 min    8 pieces    naan, indian, side dish

Instructions

Preparation

  • Activate the yeast
    • In a bowl, mix the yeast, sugar and warm water (43 °C).
    • Leave for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
  • Make the dough
    • In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, yogurt and oil.
    • Add the yeast mixture and knead for 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
  • Let rise
    • Cover the bowl and let rise for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in volume.
  • Divide and roll
    • Divide the dough into 8 equal balls.
    • Roll each ball out into an oval about 20 cm long.
  • Bake
    • Heat a greased frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Bake each naan for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Finish
    • Mix the garlic with the melted butter.
    • Brush the warm naan with the garlic-butter mixture.
    • Sprinkle with a little salt and garnish with cilantro or parsley.