Garlic Cheese Naan Recipe
Freshly baked bread with garlic, cilantro and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Garlic Butter
Cheese Filling
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let It Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 6
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and salt, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
Naan Assembly and Cooking
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- 8
Shape the Naan
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball out into a tear-drop shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- 9
Add Cheese Filling
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and crumbled feta cheese over half of the rolled dough. Fold the other half over the cheese and pinch the edges to seal.
- 10
Bake the Naan
Carefully place the stuffed naan onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for about 3-5 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- 11
