Sheermal: Northern India’s Lesser Known But (We Think) Superior Flatbread

Ingredients

• 1½ cups plus 2 Tbsp. whole milk, divided, slightly warmed
• Pinch of saffron threads
• 2½ cups (12 oz.) all-purpose flour
• 2¼ (1 packet) dry instant yeast
• ½ kosher salt
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 freshly ground cardamom pods (optional)
• ¾ cup ghee or unsalted butter, at room temperature