Cheesy Garlic Naan

20m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1In a measuring cup, combine sugar, water, and yeast. Whisk until dissolved.
  2. 2In a large glass bowl, combine flour and salt.
  3. 3Add the yeast mixture to the flour and salt, then add the butter. Mix until a dough is formed.
  4. 4Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour.
  6. 6While the dough is rising, prepare the garlic herb butter by chopping parsley and garlic.
  7. 7Melt the butter and add chopped parsley and garlic.
  8. 8Divide the risen dough in half, then divide each half into three portions.
  9. 9Roll out each portion of the dough into a thin circle.
  10. 10Place a handful of mozzarella cheese on top of the dough.
  11. 11Cook the naan on a hot cast iron skillet or baking sheet over an open flame or in a preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through.
  12. 12Brush the cooked naan with the garlic herb butter.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

measuring cupwhisklarge glass bowlwooden cutting boardknifekitchen scissorswooden rolling pincast iron skilletbaking sheetpastry brush