Cottage Cheese Naan Bread (Printable Version)

Tender naan with creamy, spiced cottage cheese filling, finished warm and buttery for dipping or savoring.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup cottage cheese
06 - 1 cup plain yogurt
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon sugar
09 - 1 cup warm water

→ Optional Garnish

10 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
02 - Add the cottage cheese and plain yogurt into the bowl and mix them together until well incorporated.
03 - Pour in the olive oil and sugar, stirring to combine the ingredients into a soft, crumbly mixture.
04 - Gradually add the warm water a little at a time while mixing, until the dough starts to come together.
05 - Knead the dough on a clean surface for about 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
06 - Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes to allow it to rise slightly.
07 - Once the dough has rested, divide it into small, equal-sized balls, about the size of a golf ball.
08 - Preheat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat.
09 - Roll each dough ball out into a flat, round shape, about 1/4 inch thick, using a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface.
10 - Place the rolled-out dough onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles begin to form on the surface.
11 - Flip the naan and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, until golden brown spots appear.
12 - If desired, sprinkle the naan with freshly chopped cilantro for added flavor.
13 - Remove the cooked naan from the skillet and set it aside on a plate, covering it with a clean kitchen towel to keep it warm.
14 - Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
15 - Serve the cottage cheese naan bread warm with your favorite curry or dipping sauce.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For extra softness, you can increase the resting time of the dough to 1 hour.
02 - Be sure to preheat the skillet thoroughly for even cooking.

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