Cheese naan

Ingredients

• 175 ml Lukewarm water
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Baker’s yeast
• 500 g Flour (You may need more if the dough is too runny; also use it to seal and roll the dough balls if necessary.)
• 2 g Salt
• 0.5 tsp Baking powder
• 5 tbsp Neutral oil (The creator specifies that she uses sunflower oil.)
• 2 Greek yogurt (The individual quantity of the yogurts is not specified; the nutritional estimate is based on approximately 250 g in total.)
• Cheese (Quantity not specified. The creator uses La Vache qui rit, but indicates that the cheese is optional.)
• Melted butter (For brushing the naans; quantity not specified.)
• Garlic (For the finishing mixture; quantity not specified.)
• Parsley (For the finishing mixture; quantity not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water with the baker’s yeast and sugar until completely dissolved.

2. 2

   Add the flour and baking powder, then incorporate them into the mixture.

3. 3

   Add the neutral oil and the two Greek yogurts.

4. 4

   Knead the dough for 8 minutes. It should remain sticky, as shown in the video. If it is runnier than that, gradually add a little flour.

5. 5

   Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature.

6. 6

   Punch down the dough, then divide it and shape it into small balls.

7. 7

   Slightly open each ball in the center and add some cheese.

8. 8

   Carefully seal each ball so that the cheese cannot escape, then lightly roll it in flour.

9. 9

   Let the balls rest for another 20 minutes. This second rise is optional if you are short on time, but preferable; the balls should puff up slightly.

10. 10

    Roll out each ball, starting with the palm of your hand and then using a rolling pin. Always work from the center toward the edges and avoid making the dough too thin.

11. 11

    Heat a pan until very hot. The creator recommends setting the heat to 7, then lowering it to 6 during cooking.

12. 12

    Place a naan in the hot pan and cover it. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface.

13. 13

    Turn the naan over once the bubbles have formed, then continue cooking on the other side.

14. 14

    Mix melted butter with garlic and parsley, then brush the cooked naans with it before serving.

Notes

The quantity of cheese and the proportions of the finishing mixture of butter, garlic, and parsley are not specified in the source. The transcript also does not specify the exact number of naans or the cooking time for each side.

Nutrition per serving

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