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Ingredients
- 1 t sugar
- 1/2 C warm water
- 1/4 oz (2 1/4 t) active dry yeast
- 2 1/4 C all purpose flour
- 1/2 C plain yogurt
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 T oil
- Oil for skillet
Topping
- 3 T salted butter, melted
- Flake salt
- Cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- In small bowl, combine sugar, warm water, and yeast
- Yeast is activated when it becomes foamy, about 10 min.
- In another bowl, add salt to flour and combine
- Transfer flour mixture to flat surface and make a well in the middle
- Add yeast mixture, yogurt, and oil
- Knead dough until surface becomes smooth and shiny, about 10 min.
- Cover dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place
- Dough should double in size, about 1 hr.
- Divide dough into 8 equal portions
- Roll dough to a 8” circle using rolling pin
- Heat griddle over high heat and lightly grease surface with oil to avoid sticking
- Place dough on griddle, flipping when it puffs up, bubbles, and burnt spots appear
- Brush naan with melted butter, add flake salt and cilantro
- Serve warm