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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.

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Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread

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

1

Add the warm milk, sugar and instant dry yeast to a large bowl and mix well.

Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread step 1
2

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

Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread step 2
3

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

Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread step 3
4

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.

Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread step 4
5

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

Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread step 5
6

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

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7

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

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8

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

Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread step 8
9

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

Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread step 9
10

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

Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread step 10
11

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.

Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread step 11
12

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.

Cheesy Garlic & Parsley Naan Bread step 12

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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