Naan
Naan is a type of leavened bread that can be served plain or brushed with ghee or butter, and it is often used to scoop up sauces or eaten with dishes like curries and kebabs.
Mix <quantity>1½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of dry yeast with <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of sugar
Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of lukewarm water and stir to combine
Cover with a kitchen cloth and reserve
Add <quantity>¾<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of lukewarm milk to a large bowl
Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil
Add <quantity>¾<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of yogurt
Add <quantity>2</quantity> grated garlic cloves
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt
Add the sugar and yeast mixture and stir to combine
Add <quantity>4<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour, stirring to combine
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of baking powder
Transfer the dough to the countertop and knead just until it comes together
Dust with flour and knead until the dough is elastic. Form a ball
Grease a bowl with vegetable oil
Transfer the dough to the bowl and cover with cling film. Let it ferment at room temperature until doubled in size
Transfer the dough to a cutting board and flatten with your hands
Cut into <quantity>8</quantity> equal pieces
Open to an oval shape with a rolling pin into
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of butter to a hot skillet over medium heat
Sear each side of the dough until golden brown. The naan is ready
Use with a delicious curry or simply with butter and fresh herbs!
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