Naan Bread Recipe

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 1. in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough 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.
• 2 2. let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
• 3 3. punch down dough, and knead in garlic. pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball.
• 4 4. roll into balls, and place on a tray. cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• 5 5. during the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.
• 6 6. at grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. lightly oil grill. place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.