Cheese Stuffed Garlic Naan

60 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Mix together the yeast mixture, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Add the rest of the dough ingredients into a large bowl.
  3. 3Once the yeast is frothy, add it to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mix roughly.
  4. 4Knead the dough by hand on a floured counter or with a stand mixer for about 10 minutes.
  5. 5Let the dough rise for an hour and a half, punch it down gently and divide it into 6-8 dough balls (about 85 grams each).
  6. 6Stuff the dough balls with cheese and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  7. 7Flatten each dough ball into a disk and roll it out into an oval shape, about a quarter of an inch thick.
  8. 8Let the rolled-out dough rest for 10 minutes.
  9. 9Mix together the garlic ghee mixture.
  10. 10Preheat a cast iron or stainless steel pan for 5 minutes on medium heat.
  11. 11Cook the naan for 2 minutes on each side, using a spatula to remove it.
  12. 12Brush with garlic ghee mixture.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz water
  • 1.5 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 340 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp fine kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 120 grams greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 115 grams ghee or butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 5 grams cilantro
  • 16 oz freshly grated mozzarella

Equipment

bowldamp clothrolling pincast iron or stainless steel panspatula