Authentic Artisan Garlic Naan

⏱️ Time: 1 hour (includes resting)

🍽️ Makes: 8 naan

🧾 Ingredients

Naan Dough

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp instant yeast

½ cup warm milk

¼ cup plain yogurt

2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

¼–⅓ cup warm water (as needed)

Garlic Butter

3 tbsp butter, melted

3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced

1–2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

Add warm milk, yogurt, and oil. Mix, then gradually add warm water until a soft dough forms.

Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic (or 5 minutes in a mixer).

2️⃣ Rest

Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes, until doubled.

3️⃣ Divide & Shape

Punch down dough and divide into 8 balls.

Roll each into an oval or teardrop shape (about ¼ cm thick).

4️⃣ Cook (Authentic Method)

Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over high heat.

Place naan in the dry hot pan.

Cook until bubbles form and underside chars slightly (1–2 minutes).

Flip and cook the other side.

👉 Optional: For extra authenticity, briefly hold naan over an open flame using tongs for light charring.

5️⃣ Garlic Finish

Mix melted butter with garlic and herbs.

Brush generously over hot naan. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.