Naan
Yields: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- 1 tsp Dry yeast
- 1 tsp Sugar
- ¾ cup Water (lukewarm)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsps Oil
- 2 tbsps Plain yogurt
- ⅛ tsp Baking soda
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water and leave for 10 minutes, the mixture will be frothy.
- Combine salt and baking soda in the flour, add oil and yogurt and mix.
- Add yeast water and make a soft dough.
- Knead well for 3 minutes, using dry flour as needed, the dough should be smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for about 4 hours. The dough should have almost doubled in volume.
- Preheat the oven 450°F
- Knead the dough for 3 minutes on a floured surface then divide into 6 balls.
- Roll each ball into 8 inch long oval shapes, place directly on the heated oven rack and bake 2-3 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Remove and spread butter or ghee on top.
- NOTE: You can also roast cooked naans on a griddle, to get brown spots.
Variation
Ingredients
- Garlic (powder or crushed fresh)
- Green onions (chopped)
- Green coriander (chopped)
- Kalonji
- Black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sprinkle any one of these ingredients on the rolled naan and press with a rolling pin.
- Bake or roast.