Onion Naan

Ingredients for Onion Naan

• 180ml whole milk

• 35g envelope active dry yeast

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 450g plain flour plus more for surface and hands

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 240ml whole-milk yoghurt (not Greek)

• 2 tablespoons melted ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil plus more

Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until an instant-read thermometer registers 38°C. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in yeast and sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.

Whisk 450g flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl to blend. Add yeast mixture, onion, yoghurt, and 2 tablespoons ghee. Mix dough until blended but still shaggy.

Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Knead until a smooth dough forms, adding flour as needed (dough will be sticky), about 5 minutes. Lightly grease another large bowl with ghee, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down dough and divide into 10 pieces. Using floured hands, roll each piece into a ball on a lightly floured surface. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes.

Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with ghee. Working with 1 piece at a time, stretch dough with your hands or roll out with a rolling pin to 1/8" thickness. Sprinkle with salt. Cook until lightly blistered, puffed, and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Wrap in foil to keep warm until ready to serve.

DO AHEAD: Naan dough can be made 4 hours before shaping. Cover and chill.

Disclaimer

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