Naan

Directions

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   1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water and mix in the yeast. Let stand for 10 minutes until it is frothy.
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   2. Add sugar, salt, milk, buttermilk or yogurt, and 2 cups flour.
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   3. Mix using the whisk attachment until well combined.
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   4. Add the remaining flour and mix using the dough hook attachment for 6 - 8 minutes.
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   5. Pull the dough out of the bowl, add a little olive oil to the bowl, and put the dough back in, rolling it through the oil and oiling the bowl with it.
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   6. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and place somewhere warm. Let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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   7. Punch the dough down. Cover and let rise until an hour from when you need it.
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   8. Divide dough into 14 pieces, roll them into balls, place on a tray or cookie sheet, cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
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   9. Roll each dough ball into a thin circle.
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    10. The naan can be cooked in the following ways: grill it, cook on a dry pan on top of the stove, or bake in the oven on a baking stone or cast iron pan.
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    11. Brush with melted butter or ghee and serve.