GARLIC NAAN

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Though restaurant naan is usually cooked in the intense heat of the tandoor oven, you can pull off this homemade version using a hot cast iron skillet. When cooked at the proper temperature, the naan will develop blistered bubbles with a lovely golden-black char. Reward yourself for a job well done by sopping it in copious amounts of curry.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Flat Bread Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup warm water
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup plain yogurt
2 cups bread flour, or more as needed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, heat butter in a pan over medium heat until melted and sizzling. Quickly mix in garlic. Remove garlic butter from heat and set aside until ready to use.
  • Add yogurt, bread flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of the garlic butter to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Knead by hand until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, adding more water or flour as needed. Turn dough out onto the counter and continue kneading into a smooth ball, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place dough in a large bowl. Coat with a few more drizzles of garlic butter. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  • Punch down dough and turn out onto the counter. Shape into a rough rectangle and cut into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and lightly dust with flour. Cover with plastic wrap and proof until slightly puffy, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Roll each piece into an oval about 1/8 inch thick. Sprinkle some cilantro on top and press lightly to adhere.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet until very, very hot, about 5 minutes. Cook each naan until large bubbles form, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip over, press gently, and cook until bubbles on the bottom are charred, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Brush naan with more garlic butter before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 384.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Teri Humphrey
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a winner!


Aqsa Priencess
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This naan is the perfect side dish for any meal.


Habeeb Lawal
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a lifesaver!


jemimah nduku
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This naan is so versatile. I've used it to make wraps, sandwiches, and even pizza.


welcome home
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I love that this naan is made with whole wheat flour. It's a healthier option than traditional naan.


Tristin Vaters
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This naan is perfect for any occasion. I've served it at parties, picnics, and even just for a snack.


Mahnoor Babar
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I've made this naan several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Gaming war Nayem
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This is the best naan recipe I've ever used. Thank you for sharing it!


Taoraj Eva
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a keeper!


Sayed Musawir45
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This naan is so good, I could eat it every day.


Rosa Carrasquillo
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I'm so happy I found this recipe. I've been craving naan for weeks and this recipe satisfied my craving perfectly.


Tseleng Pholo
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This recipe is a game-changer. I've never been able to make naan before, but this recipe made it so easy.


Imran Jaffery
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I'm so impressed with this recipe. The naan turned out perfectly.


Naresh Raju
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This is the best naan I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Hamid Mughal
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I made this naan for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Anjuman Ara
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This naan is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy. I can't believe how easy it was to make.


Gulfam Pervez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good naan recipe for ages. This one is perfect.


Khutso Potso
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This recipe is a keeper! The naan was so good. I've tried other naan recipes before, but this one is by far the best.


JustDave1984
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I made this naan last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It was so easy to make and it tasted great. I will definitely be making this again.


Shane Barker
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This naan was delicious! I've never made naan before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The naan was soft and fluffy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. I served it with a curry dish and it was the perfect accompa


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