How to Make Naan Bread

Pour the milk into a saucepan., Crumble the yeast into the bowl of milk., Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl., Slowly add the remaining teaspoon of sugar, and the milk and yeast mixture, the oil, yogurt and egg., Knead the dough well., Preheat...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Pour the milk into a saucepan.

    Warm it over low heat.

    When lukewarm, transfer it to a bowl.
  2. Step 2: Crumble the yeast into the bowl of milk.

    Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and stir well to combine.

    Set aside for a quarter of an hour.

    This will be sufficient time for the yeast to dissolve. , Add the salt and baking powder and stir through. , Mix to form a dough. , When it is smooth and well formed, shape it into a ball.

    Cover and place aside in a warm place.

    Allow to rise for an hour. , Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or a silicone sheet. (You could grease it instead, if preferred.) , Then divide it into nine even pieces and roll each piece into a ball. , Using a rolling pin, roll the ball out flat.

    Repeat for all the other balls. , Place straight into the center of the oven, as many as sensibly fit. (Do the baking in rounds.) , The naans are ready when they are slightly browned.

    Wrap baked naans in a fresh tea towel while baking the remaining ones. , Naan goes well with dhal, curries and seasoned vegetable dishes.
  3. Step 3: Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl.

  4. Step 4: Slowly add the remaining teaspoon of sugar

  5. Step 5: and the milk and yeast mixture

  6. Step 6: the oil

  7. Step 7: yogurt and egg.

  8. Step 8: Knead the dough well.

  9. Step 9: Preheat the oven to 225ºC/425ºF.

  10. Step 10: Knead the risen dough.

  11. Step 11: Place the first ball onto a floured surface.

  12. Step 12: Place the flat bread on the prepared baking sheet or sheets.

  13. Step 13: Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.

  14. Step 14: Serve hot.

Detailed Guide

Warm it over low heat.

When lukewarm, transfer it to a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and stir well to combine.

Set aside for a quarter of an hour.

This will be sufficient time for the yeast to dissolve. , Add the salt and baking powder and stir through. , Mix to form a dough. , When it is smooth and well formed, shape it into a ball.

Cover and place aside in a warm place.

Allow to rise for an hour. , Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or a silicone sheet. (You could grease it instead, if preferred.) , Then divide it into nine even pieces and roll each piece into a ball. , Using a rolling pin, roll the ball out flat.

Repeat for all the other balls. , Place straight into the center of the oven, as many as sensibly fit. (Do the baking in rounds.) , The naans are ready when they are slightly browned.

Wrap baked naans in a fresh tea towel while baking the remaining ones. , Naan goes well with dhal, curries and seasoned vegetable dishes.

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