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Cast-iron Skillet Naan

Author: Christopher Kosovich

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Melted butter for slathering on the finished naans
  • Kosher salt for sprinkling on the finished naans

Instructions

  • In a large glass, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar with 3/4 cup warm water (about 100 degrees F). Let it sit on your counter until it's frothy, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sift the flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar and baking powder into a large, deep bowl.
  • Once the yeast is frothy, add the yogurt and the olive oil into the glass, and stir to combine. Pour the yogurt mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix the ingredients together with a fork.
  • When the dough is about to come together, use your hands to mix. As soon as it comes together, stop kneading, it should feel a bit sticky. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm, draft-free place for 3 hours.
  • After 3 hours, assemble 2 bowls, one with extra flour, and one with water. The dough will still be sticky. Separate the dough into 6 equal portions and lightly roll each one in the bowl of extra flour to keep them from sticking to each other.
  • Shape the naan. Using a rolling pin, roll each piece of dough into a oval shape. It should be 8 to 9-inches long, 4-inches wide at its widest point and about 1/4-inch thick. Repeat this method with the rest of the dough.
  • Warm a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it's nearly smoking. Make sure you have a lid large enough to fit the skillet and have a bowl of melted butter at the ready.
  • Dampen your hands in the bowl of water and pick up one of your naans, flip-flopping it from one hand to the other to lightly dampen it. Gently lay it in the skillet and set your timer for 1 minute. The dough should start to bubble.
  • After about 1 minute, flip the naan. It should be blistered and somewhat blackened, and cover the skillet with the lid and cook for about 1 minute more.
  • Remove the naan from the skillet, brush with a bit of butter and sprinkle with a little kosher salt.
  • Place the naan in a tea towel-lined dish. Repeat with the rest of the naans and serve.

Notes

Adapted from What's Gaby Cooking recipe.