Naan Bread

Total Time: 2 hrs 7 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 7 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 garlic, minced (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.
• 4 punch down dough, and knead in garlic. pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. roll into balls, and place on a tray. cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• 5 during the second rising, preheat grill to high heat (i use a griddle).
• 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.
• 7 brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes.
• 8 remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.