Sift the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder into the bowl of a stand mixer.
Add the levain, 2 tbs oil, milk, yogurt and egg. Mix with the paddle attachment until everything combines and a somewhat stiff dough is formed.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes
Knead with the dough hook until it looks shiny for about 10 minutes on medium speed. It will still be somewhat sticky, but don’t be tempted to add more flour.
Form into a ball and take it out of the bowl. Brush the base of the bowl with oil and place the dough in it.
Cover with plastic or damp cloth and set aside in a draft free place for about one and half hours until the dough doubles in size.
Place the pizza steel / cast-iron pot on the stove top on medium high heat.
Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal pieces depending on your cast iron pot size
Stretch the dough into your shape and place in pot / griddle / steel. Cover with lid.
Keep your eye on the cooking. Depending on the heat of your pot, turn your naan over when it gets a a few brown spots.
Melt ghee with garlic
Remove naan from pot and brush with melted ghee. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal
Keyword Easy, indian bread, Sourdough, Stovetop
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