How To Make Naan Bread
- January 7, 2010
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Lisa_Cipriano
Naan is the perfect accompaniment to lots of Indian meals, as well as stews and soups from all over the world. Here’s how to make it.
You Will Need
- 1 package (.25 oz.) active, dry yeast
- 3 tbsp. milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tsp. salt
- 4 ½ c. flour
- Cooking oil
- 2 tsp. garlic, minced
- ¼ c. butter, melted
- 2 large bowls
- Damp cloth
- Grill
- Rolling pin
- Pastry brush
- Oven (optional)
Step 1: Dissolve yeast
Pour 1 cup of warm water into a large bowl, add the yeast, and stir until it dissolves. Set it aside for 8 to 10 minutes – until it foams.
Step 2: Stir ingredients
Stir in the milk, egg, salt, and flour. Then knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
Step 3: Put dough in bowl
Lightly oil the second bowl, add the dough, and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it sit for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Step 4: Knead and add garlic
Punch the dough down and knead in the garlic.
Step 5: Shape into small balls
Pinch off a small handfuls of dough and shape them into balls. Place the balls on an oiled plate and cover them with a towel. Leave them for 30 minutes.
Step 6: Preheat grill and coat balls with butter
Preheat the grill to high heat. Roll out each ball into a thin circle and lightly coat the circles with the melted butter.
An oven can be used if a grill is not available. Set your oven to broil and place your bread in the broiler on a pizza pan. Cook for four to five minutes.
Step 7: Grill bread
Place the dough on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove your naan from the grill and enjoy.
Although only 20 percent of India’s population is estimated to be strictly vegetarian, most non-vegetarians only eat meat once or twice a week.
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Comments (4)
Yum!
over 2 years ago by HeatherMenicucci
And beautifully shot!
over 2 years ago by HeatherMenicucci
Also with out garlic no prob.....its not necessary..............
over 2 years ago by usyed
You'r right, only those who like garlic. you may also add other stuff which you may like!
over 2 years ago by sarit
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