homade Naan with Tzatziki! (also homemade)

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     Yes, I realize that Naan and Tzatziki come from different cultures, and yet, I feel like these two recipes go really well together.  Maybe because pita bread isn't too much different from Naan, and it is traditionally something you could be dipping into your Tzatziki!  
        I first wanted to make Tzatziki because I could put the mint from my garden in it!  I don't have dill in my garden right now, but I did use some garlic scapes from my garden bed.  I love it when I can use my homegrown produce in a recipe!  
       Today, I'm sharing how to make Naan and Tzatziki!  Two very simple recipes that I'm sure you will enjoy! 

     Let's start with the naan!  I had no idea that it would be so easy to make!  There are basically two ways to make it, with yeast, or with self-rising flour and yogurt.  I decided to go with the second method.
       One problem, I didn't have any self-rising flour!  But, not really a problem at all because all you have to do is add baking powder to the dry ingredients and you are all set!   In this recipe, I used 3 1/2  cups of flour and it made about a dozen naan.  Some of mine came out pretty big though, so it will make much more if you make smaller naan.  

Here is the nice soft dough you will form. Let is rest a bit.

Divide your dough into equal portions, sort of. Roll them out about 1/8 of an inch thick.

Oil a griddle or skillet with olive oil and then place the rolled dough on the hot surface. Watch for these bubbles to appear, then flip.

The Naan takes about 2 minutes per size to bake on the griddle.

You can see that may naan is in various sizes.

When you remove the naan from the griddle, stack them on a towel. You can brush them with butter or oil and season them in various ways if you like.

     I was pretty happy with my first try!  Click on the recipe card to download or print! 

     Next, I made the Tzatziki!    I decided to use a combo of sour cream and yogurt in my recipe.  
     Of course, the cucumber is very important.  Be sure to first peel it and then, remove the seeds.  I like to use a grapefruit spoon to do this. 

Then, grate it on the fine side of the grater and be sure to squeeze the liquid out of it.  Let is sit and drain even more before adding it to the sour cream/yogurt mixture. 
Now, add the rest of the ingredients.  If you don't have fresh mint or dill, it is okay to use dry, simple lower the amount that you use.  All of the herbs and spices in this recipe are added according to your taste.  If you don't have any garlic scapes, use one small clove of garlic finely chopped. 
You will be the best flavor if you allow the Tzatziki to sit in the fridge for awhile before serving. 
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Other Stovetop Breads: 

Bannock (a stovetop bread)
Homemade English Muffins