2tablespoonsvegan buttersalted, if unsalted, add ¼ teaspoon sea salt
2.5tablespoonsminced garlic
2teaspoonsfreshly diced parsleyor cilantro
Instructions
In a bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, yeast, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk the ingredients together.
Create a well in the centre of the flour. Slowly add the vegan milk and vegan yogurt to the dry ingredients, and then mix together with a spatula until just incorporated. The dough should look shaggy.
Flour a clean surface, and then pour/add the dough onto the surface. Flour your hands and fold the dough together. Knead the dough for about 3 minutes with your hands and knuckles. The dough will be sticky at first, but you add up to 2 tablespoons while flouring and kneading to make it easier to manage.
Lightly grease the ball of dough with some oil and place back into the bowl. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let it sit for 30 minutes on the counter in a warm area. The dough should rise and double in size.
Divide the dough into 6 equal balls and roll each into a circle. On your floured surface, press each circle down with your palm, then roll into a slightly oblong shape using a floured rolling pin. It should measure about 6-8 inches. I like to do this one at a time.
Over medium-high heat, heat a cast-iron skillet (preferably) or a regular large skillet. Brush both sides of the naan with a bit of the oil and here you can add even more seasonings on the outside of the naan.
Add a teaspoon each per naan of coconut oil into the hot skillet, and add the naan. Fry up for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until you see bubbles starting to form. They will puff up a little bit, but the indicator is the slightly darkened spots.
Turn the naan over and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute on the other side, looking again for the slightly darkened spots.
Remove from heat, and immediately brush with garlic butter mix. Then place on a wire rack to let the naan cool. Continue with the other naan pieces of bread until finished.
Serve and enjoy!
Garlic Butter Topping
Melt the vegan butter. When still warm/hot, mix together the melted vegan butter, minced garlic and parsley. Mixing the garlic in the warm melted butter (plus adding it onto the hot naan) will help to mellow out the garlic flavour.
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Notes
Leftover garlic naan can be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container or freezer bag, for 2 to 3 days. I recommend warming it up before serving, but you can also enjoy it cold or at room temperature.You can also freeze naan for up to 3 months. Warm it up in a 350ºF oven or in a skillet over medium-low heat.