Naan bread

Ingredients:

Proofing yeast:

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

Combine water and honey in the pyrex measuring glass stir until honey has dissolved. Add the yeast and stir to moisten. Set aside 5-10 minutes.  Pour into the bowl of a stand mixer.

Mixing:

• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

Add to the yeast liquid these ingredients on low speed. Once the ingredients start to come together turn the speed to medium and continue mixing dough for 2-3 minutes, until dough starts looking smooth. It will be slightly sticky, but pull away from the sides forming a ball.

Rise Dough:

Pre-warm the oven to 200 degrees and turn off. Place in the oven 2 cups boiling water in a glass container. Place the dough in a greased bowl big enough for it to double in size and cover with a moist towel. Let rise for an hour. 

Rolling and Shaping Dough:

Once the dough has risen transfer it to a floured work surface, separate into equal size balls roughly 1 1 1/2" and roll out each to a little less than 1/4" thick.  

Grilling Bread:

Melt butter to brush on rolled out dough. Place on pre-heated skillet or cast iron griddle and cook a few at a time for 1 minute until dough begins to bubble on the top and the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook 2nd side til browned. Keep cooked Naan warm while cooking remaining dough. 

Serve:

Delisceous with Chicken Tikka Masala or toasted.