Homemade Naan Source: unknown prep time: 15 minutes cook time 75 minutes total time: 90 minutes yield: 8 servings =========== Description =========== Learn how to make homemade naan with this delicious and simple naan recipe. My version is made with half whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with honey, then brushed witha delicious garlic butter for an extra delicious twist. =========== Ingredients =========== 1 c warm water 2 tbs honey 1 (0.25 oz) package active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp) 3 1/2 c all-purpose flour (or 2 c white whole wheat flour + 1 1 /2 c all-purpose flour) 1/4 c plain yogurt 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1/4 c (4tbs) butter 3 cloves garlic (minced) (optional topping: chopped fresh cilantro) ============ Instructions ============ 1. Stir together warm water and honey until the honey has dissolved. 2. Add the water mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough attachment, and sprinkle the yeast on top of the water. Give the yeast a quick stir to mix it in with the water. Then let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is foamy. 3. Turn the mixer onto low speed, and gradually add flour, yogurt, salt, baking poweder, and egg. Increase speed to medium-low, and continue mixing the dough for 2-3 minutes, or until the dough is smooth The dough will still be slightly sticky, but should form into a ball that pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl. 4. Remove dough from the mixing bowl, and use your hands to shape it into a ball. Grease the mixing bowl (or a separate bowl) with olive oil or cooking spray, then place the dough ball back in the bown and cover it with a damp towel. Place in a warm location (I set mine by the sunny window) and let it rise for 1 hour until the dough has nearly doubled in size. 5. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small saute pan over medium heat until melted. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then remove butter from heat. Strain out and discard the garlic, leaving the infuse dmlted butter behind. Set aside. 6. Once the dough is nready, transfer it to a floured work surface. Then cut the dough into 8 separate pieces. Roll each into a ball with your hands, then place on the floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a large circle (or oval, or whatever shape it takes) until the dough is a little less than 1/4-inch thick. Brush dough lightly with the garlic butter on both sides. 7. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy saute pan over medium-high heat. Add a piece of the rolled-out dough to the pan and cook for one minute, or until the dough begins to bubble and the bottom turns lightly golden. Flip the dough and cook on the second side for 30-60 seconds, or until the bottom is golden. Then transfer the naan to a separate plate, and cover with a towen. Repeat with remaining dough until all of the naan pieces are cooked. 8. Keep the naan covered with the towel until ready to server, so that it doesn't dry out. Server sprinkled with fresh cilantro if desired.