====== Naan Bread ====== ---- ==== Ingredients ==== * 1 package active dry yeast * 1 cup warm water * ¼ cup white sugar * 3 Tablespoons milk * 1 egg, lightly beaten * 2 teaspoons salt * 4-4½ cups bread flour * 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional) * ¼ cup butter, melted ==== Directions ==== - Mix the yeast and one teaspoon sugar into the warm water and let it set for about 10 minutes until yeast is activated. - Stir the sugar, milk, and egg into the yeast mixture - Mix salt into the first cup of bread flour and begin adding flour to the liquid mixture - Continue adding flour until a soft dough forms. - Knead the dough for 6 to 8 minutes, until smooth - Place dough into a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size - Punch down the dough, then knead in the minced garlic. - pinch off small handfuls of dough (about golf ball sized), roll into balls and place on a tray. Cover the tray with a damp towel and allow to rise again for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size. - During the second rising, preheat a grill pan to high heat. Melt butter. - when risen, roll each ball of dough out into thin circle - Place dough on the hot grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned.