Naan

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast , .25 ounce
• 1 cup warm water
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4.5 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic , Optional
• 0.25 cups butter , melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, generously oil a large bowl.

3. 3

   Stir sugar, milk, egg, and salt into the yeast mixture. Mix in enough flour to make a soft dough.

4. 4

   Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, 6 to 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Place dough in the prepared oil, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

6. 6

   Punch down dough on a lightly floured surface, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball; you should have about 14. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, preheat a large grill pan over high heat.

8. 8

   Roll each piece of dough into a thin circle.

9. 9

   Brush some melted butter on the preheated grill pan. Place a few pieces of dough in the pan (as many as you can fit) and cook until puffy and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush butter onto the uncooked sides, flip, and cook until browned, 2 to 4 more minutes. Remove from the grill and repeat to cook the remaining naan.

10. 10

    Enjoy!