Naan
Im sure I speak for many when I say one of the best parts of going to a Indian restaurant is the naan. Well, now you have no reason to go because this is some of the best naan I've ever had. Im comparing this to countless Indian places in LA so it holds some truth.
It is so easy and surprisingly quick to make. For a bread that contains yeast, it can still be made within a hour. This recipe turned out beautifully. The naan was perfectly puffed up and thick. It was delicious. The use of vanilla greek yogurt gave it a nice sweet taste. It would also work nicely by adding garlic or any other variation of naan flavors you can think off. I just live with picky eaters so I have to keep everything as plain as possible.
For some reason this picture didn't want to load all of the way from the camera... technology these days.
Recipe:
2 tsp dry active yeast
1 tsp sugar
1/2 C water
2 1/2 - 3 1/2 C flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 C vegetable oil
1/3 C greek yogurt (I used vanilla)
1 egg
Directions:
1. Combine the yeast, sugar, and water. Let it sit for a few minutes or until it is frothy on top.
2. Stir in the oil, yogurt, and egg until combined
3. Add in the salt and flour. Start with 2 cups of flour then gradually add in more until you can no longer stir it.
4. Turn the dough onto a well floured surface. Knead the dough for 3 minutes. Add more flour if needed to keep the dough from sticking. I just put the dough in my kitchen aid mixer with a dough hook and left it on for three minutes, adding more flour so that if I poked the dough it wouldn't stick to my hands.
5. Loosely cover the dough and let it rise until it is doubled in size. I left it for about 30 minutes.
6. Then flatten the dough and cut it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball then flatten until it is 1/4 inch thick.
7. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with non stick spray. One flattened ball at a time, lay the dough on the skillet. Cook until the under side is golden brown and bubbles have formed. Then flip the dough and cook the other side until it is golden brown as well.
8. Brush with melted butter or herbs or enjoy it plain!
2. Stir in the oil, yogurt, and egg until combined
3. Add in the salt and flour. Start with 2 cups of flour then gradually add in more until you can no longer stir it.
4. Turn the dough onto a well floured surface. Knead the dough for 3 minutes. Add more flour if needed to keep the dough from sticking. I just put the dough in my kitchen aid mixer with a dough hook and left it on for three minutes, adding more flour so that if I poked the dough it wouldn't stick to my hands.
5. Loosely cover the dough and let it rise until it is doubled in size. I left it for about 30 minutes.
6. Then flatten the dough and cut it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball then flatten until it is 1/4 inch thick.
7. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with non stick spray. One flattened ball at a time, lay the dough on the skillet. Cook until the under side is golden brown and bubbles have formed. Then flip the dough and cook the other side until it is golden brown as well.
8. Brush with melted butter or herbs or enjoy it plain!
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