The Delicious Crescent

Naan Dough
2 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough attachment, combine water and milk. Then sprinkle dry yeast, sugar and allow it to rest [timer minutes=5]five minutes[/timer] for the yeast to foam up.
3 Add 2 cups of flour, vital gluten and stir together into a sticky mass. Let it rest [timer minutes=15]15 minutes[/timer] to absorb all the liquids.
4 Mix in yogurt, egg, salt and olive oil, with the mixer running at low speed. Add remaining flour, gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is soft but slightly sticky.
5 Knead the dough for [timer minutes=10]10 to 15 minutes[/timer] at medium to medium-high setting. Gradually the dough should pull away from the sides but hold on to the hook. Be sure to use flour as minimally as possible.
6 Once kneaded, the dough should be soft, smooth, shiny and elastic. And stretch without tearing. Check the window pane test. Tip: The dough should be sticky and not dense, as the flour will gradually absorb more liquid. There should be considerable difference in extensibility before and after kneading.
7 Roll the dough ball in an oiled bowl to coat with oil. Cover with a lid or cling wrap and place in a warm place (inside an oven that is not preheated works well). Let it rise and double in bulk for about [timer minutes=60]1 hour[/timer] (2 hours for active dry).
Dough Balls, Rolling Naan and Baking
10 Preheat oven to the highest temperature in your oven (550 degrees Fahrenheit in my oven). Place a baking stone, cast iron pan or inverted baking sheet in middle of oven.
11 Deflate dough on a lightly oiled surface and divide it into 5 equal pieces. Roll the dough into smooth round balls while pulling the seams and tucking underneath. Cover dough balls with plastic wrap or kitchen towel and let it rest for [timer minutes=20]20 minutes[/timer].
12 Lightly press down each dough ball. Holding a corner of the dough ball with one hand, press with fingertips using the other hand and shape it out into a triangle or oval naan, that is about ⅛ inch thick.

Tip: Do not roll it out evenly or it will puff up.
13 Holding the wider side of naan, slap it on the hot baking stone. The side that was facing up on the working surface (exposed to air) should be facing up. Depending on the size of the stone/pan, you may work with two naans at a time.

Tip: If naan puffs up, try pressing indentations in the rolled out naan before baking.
14 Bake naan for [timer minutes=4]4 to 5 minutes[/timer], until you notice some puffed up brown spots.
15 Remove from oven and brush butter or ghee on top. Wrap freshly baked flatbreads in kitchen towel and pack in zip lock bags, to keep prevent drying out.
16 Meanwhile, in a small sauté pan, melt butter or ghee over medium heat.  Add grated garlic and stir [timer minutes=1]1-2 minutes[/timer] until fragrant.  Strain butter and set it aside. Then discard garlic.
Stove Top (Optional Method)
19 At medium high setting, pre-heat cast iron skillet for [timer minutes=5]5 minutes[/timer]. It is ready for cooking if you feel the heat, when you place your palm 3 inches above the skillet.
20 Transfer naan dough to hot skillet and cook for [timer minutes=2]2 to 3 minutes[/timer], until you notice puffed up spots and the bottom turns light brown. Flip naan and cook the other side for [timer minutes=2]2 to 3 minutes[/timer] until brown spots appear. If needed, flip naan and finish cooking. Cool and store bread as mentioned above.