Naan Bread

Time

Prep 90 min · Cook 3 min · 93 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Put the milk in a bowl. Add 1tsp of sugar and the yeast. Stir to mix. Set aside for 15-20 minutes or until the yeast has dissolved and the mixture is frothy.

   20 min
2. 2

   Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl. Add the remaining 1tsp sugar, the yeast mixture, 2tblsp vegetable oil and yogurt and egg. Mix to form a ball of dough.

3. 3

   Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and satiny. Form into a ball. Pour 1/4tsp oil into a large bowl and roll the ball of dough in it. Cover the bowl with clingfilm and set aside for 1 hour until doubled in size.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to it's hottest temperature. Put your heaviest baking tray to heat in the oven. Preheat your grill.

5. 5

   Punch down the dough and knead again. Divide into six equal balls. Keep covered when not working with the balls of dough. Roll the ball of dough into a tear-shaped naan, about 25cm long and 13cm wide at it's widest point.

6. 6

   Remove the tray from the oven and slap a naan on it. Put in the oven for 3 minutes, it will puff up. Now place the tray under the grill for about 30 seconds to brown slightly. Wrap the naans in a tea towel or foil. Make all the naans this way. Serve hot.

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Allergens

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