Easy How to Make Naan The Best Homemade Garlic Naan

Instructions:

1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), whisk together flour and salt.
3. Add the yogurt, oil, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
4. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes by hand (or 4-5 minutes with a dough hook) until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
6. Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
7. Cover the dough balls with a towel and let them rest for 10-15 minutes. This helps relax the gluten and makes them easier to roll out.
8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into an oval shape, about ¼ inch thick.
9. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (a drop of water should sizzle and evaporate almost immediately).
10. Place the rolled-out naan in the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes on the first side, until bubbles form and the bottom is lightly browned. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the second side is browned and cooked through.
11. While the naan is still hot, brush with melted butter or ghee mixed with minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Sprinkle with nigella seeds.
12. Serve warm, straight from the skillet.