Garlic Naan (flatbread)

Naan is a versatile bread that can be eaten bite by bite as an accompaniment to your main meal or it can be stacked for a sandwich or used as the base for a fast vegan pizza.
Naan is a versatile bread that can be eaten bite by bite as an accompaniment to your main meal or it can be stacked for a sandwich or used as the base for a fast vegan pizza.

Garlic Naan

Ingredients:

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• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast

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• 1/2 cup warm water

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• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

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• 1 teaspoon salt

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• 1/4 cup soy milk

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• 2 cups bread flour plus more for kneading

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• 3 tablespoons minced garlic

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• Grapeseed oil

Directions:

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1. In a large bowl, mix together yeast, water, and sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes or until mixture is frothy.

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2. Add salt, milk, flour, and garlic. Bring ingredients together to form a soft dough.

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3. Dump dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 minutes or until dough is smooth.

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4. Place dough in a large oiled bowl, turning the dough over to coat it with oil.

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5. Cover bowl with a damp cloth and set aside in a warm, draft-free place to rise. Let dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

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6. Punch dough down and dump onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 4 to 8 pieces, rolling each into a ball. Set balls on a baking sheet and cover with a towel. Allow them to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

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7. Brush a large skillet or griddle with oil and heat to high.

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8. Roll each portion of dough into a thin circle.

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9. Cook each portion of dough for 2 to 3 minutes. Brush the top of bread with additional oil and flip. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until both sides are nicely browned.

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10. Repeat with remaining dough, brushing skillet or griddle with oil in between portions.

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11. Serve warm or let cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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