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Indian Naan Bread
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Indian Naan Bread

This traditional Middle Eastern yeast bread is grilled then slathered with butter and sprinkled with garlic salt for a savory side dish that is hard to resist.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1 .25 ounce package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 cup butter melted

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy.
  • Stir in milk, egg, and salt. Gradually add flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth.
  • Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
  • Punch down dough. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls, and place on a lightly greased tray or baking sheet. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30-60 minutes.
  • During the second rising, preheat a a lightly oiled outdoor grill, or indoor grill or skillet to high heat. Mix together melted butter and garlic salt in a small bowl.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll each ball of dough out into a thin circle. Place dough rounds on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. While bread is cooking, brush uncooked side with butter. Turn over and brush cooked side with butter.
  • Continue cooking until browned, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from grill, and continue the process until all of the naan has been prepared.

Notes

Total time does not include rising.