Naan

Original recipe courtesy of allrecipes
Makes 14 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour (3 1/2 if using bread maker)
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional, helps make the bread bubble when cooking)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted (for brushing)
  

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.  (Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy.) Stir in milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
2. Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls, and place on a tray. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
3. During the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.
4. At grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. Lightly oil grill. Place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared. 

Tip: If cooking in a pan on the stovetop, cover pan with lid to help create bubbles in the naan. Naan should be browned in spots, but majority should be pale in color. Do not overcook or thin parts of bread will become crispy.