Tuesdays At The Table - Naan

It has been H-O-T {and grossly humid} this summer.  I don't know about you...but for me, that means less time in the kitchen and more time consuming salads and finger foods.  During the summer, I love hummus and pita chips.  However, if you're looking for a less crunchy - but equally yummy option to pita chips, I like naan.  It is so easy and pretty healthy too.

Naan

4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain greek yogurt
1/8 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoon minced garlic (optional)

In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt.  Stir in the yogurt and oil till the dough is too stiff for a spoon, then knead it in the bowl till it holds together well, adding more flour if necessary.

Turn the dough out on a floured surface and continue kneading for about 5 minutes till the dough feels smooth and elastic.  Form the dough into a ball and put it in an oiled bowl, covered with a towel, to rest for an hour or longer.

Take the dough out and cut it into 10 equal pieces. Form each into a ball and press the balls flat into round discs.

Heat a large frying pan or griddle to medium and heat your oven to about 500.

Take 1 piece of dough at a time and roll it out on a floured surface till it is about 8-10 inches across and less than 1/4 inch thick.

Lay it on the hot griddle and cook it over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes (I don't think mine took that long). It will puff up in places or all over, and there will be some blackish-brown spots on the bottom.  Slide a spatula under the naan and transfer it to the oven, directly onto the rack, for a minute or two, just till it finishes puffing up into a balloon and begins to color lightly on top. Remove naan from the oven and brush it lightly with melted butter if you like.

Serve.

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