Vegan Naan (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup lukewarm water
• 2 teaspoons cane sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon neutral-flavored oil (e.g., avocado oil)
• Chopped cilantro (for topping)
• Vegan butter (for brushing)
• Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
• Optional: 2 cloves garlic (for garlic butter)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix lukewarm water with cane sugar and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 15 minutes until foamy.
2. In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sea salt, and baking powder.
3. Add the yeast mixture and oil to the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork until shaggy, then knead by hand for about 5-6 minutes until soft and elastic.
4. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough, knead briefly, then divide into 8 portions and shape into balls. Let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
6. Roll out each dough ball into an oval shape, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and pat down.
7. Dampen the back of the naan with water and cook in a hot skillet for 45-60 seconds on each side.
8. Optionally, brush with melted vegan butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. For garlic naan, heat grated garlic in butter and brush on top.
9. Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite dishes.