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Homemade Naan

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Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup hot water not boiling
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Melted butter for brushing
  • Fresh herbs like cilantro, salt, or spices for topping

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Pan

Method
 

  1. ¼ cup hot water (not boiling)
  2. 1 tablespoon sugar
  3. ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
  4. Activate the yeast. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit about 10 minutes, until foamy and bread-like in aroma.
  5. Make the dough. Add the warm milk and yogurt to the foamy yeast, then mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until it forms a sticky but cohesive ball.
  6. Rest and rise. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm spot for about an hour until it puffs up.
  7. Shape your naan. Divide dough into eight balls. Roll each into an oval about 6–8 inches long and roughly ¼-inch thick.
  8. Cook in cast iron. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Brush each side of the naan with butter (or olive oil), place it in the hot pan, cover, and cook until bubbles form (about 1 minute). Flip and sear the other side until golden spots appear.
  9. Finish & serve. Brush with extra melted butter and sprinkle with salt and herbs if you like. Serve warm!