Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread♡
Soft homemade naan stuffed with melted mozzarella and brushed with buttery garlic and fresh parsley. Golden, cheesy and cooked in a pan.

Prep time
30 mins, plus 1 hr 10 mins rising
Cook time
40 mins
Serves
10 naan
Difficulty
Medium
What you'll need
Ingredients
For the cheese-stuffed naan
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp instant dry yeast
- 4 cups plain flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing the bowl
- 15 tbsp shredded mozzarella, approximately 1 1/2 tbsp per naan
For the garlic parsley butter
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Approximately 1 tbsp minced garlic
Step by step
Method
Add the warm milk, sugar and instant dry yeast to a large bowl and mix well.

Add the plain flour and salt. Fold together until a dough begins to form.

Add the olive oil and knead by hand for approximately 7 minutes, until the dough is smooth.

Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and leave to rise for at least 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Lightly dust the risen dough with flour and gently press out the air. Transfer to a lightly floured surface.

Shape the dough into an even ball, flatten slightly and divide into 10 equal pieces.

Flatten each piece into a circle and place approximately 1 1/2 tbsp shredded mozzarella in the centre.

Bring the edges together around the mozzarella and pinch firmly to seal. Shape into balls, cover and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the melted butter, chopped parsley and minced garlic in a bowl.

Gently roll each filled dough ball into a flat circle, keeping the cheese enclosed and taking care not to tear the dough.

Heat a pan over a medium-high heat. Cook each naan until bubbles form and the underside is golden, then flip and cook the other side until the dough is cooked through. Adjust the heat if the outside browns too quickly. Wrap the cooked naan in a clean tea towel to keep warm while you cook the rest.

Once all the naan are cooked, turn off the heat. Return each naan briefly to the warm pan and brush both sides with the garlic parsley butter. Serve warm.

Cook's tip ♡
Seal the dough firmly around the mozzarella and roll gently to keep the cheese enclosed. Keep cooked naan wrapped in a clean tea towel so they stay soft and warm.
Equipment
♡ Large mixing bowl
♡ Measuring cups and spoons
♡ Clean tea towel
♡ Rolling pin
♡ Large frying pan
♡ Spatula
♡ Small bowl
♡ Pastry brush
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