Indian Naan Bread with Garlic and Cilantro

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

1. 01
   In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2. 02
   In a large bowl, mix sifted flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add yogurt, oil, and the yeast mixture.
3. 03
   Knead the mixture into a soft dough for about 10 minutes. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
4. 04
   Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. 05
   After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
6. 06
   On a floured surface, roll out each ball into an oval shape about 1/4 inch thick.
7. 07
   Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the rolled dough onto the hot skillet.
8. 08
   Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
9. 09
   Brush the hot naan with melted butter and sprinkle with minced garlic and chopped cilantro.
10. 10
    Repeat the process with the remaining dough portions and serve warm.