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Naan (Yeasted)

Naan (Yeasted) — a recipe imported from the Wikibooks Cookbook.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp dried active yeast
  • 1 tsp white granulated sugar
  • 200 g (7 oz) white bread flour
  • 1 pinch black onion (nigella) seeds
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp natural (plain) yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 140°C/275°F/Gas 1.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, mix the yeast with 1 tablespoon of warm water. Stir in the sugar and leave it in a warm place for 5 minutes until the yeast is covered with froth. This will show that the yeast is ready to use.
  3. 3
    Mix together the flour, onion seeds, salt and baking powder. Stir in the oil, yoghurt and milk, then stir in the activated yeast mixture.
  4. 4
    To knead the dough, clench your hand into a fist, wet your knuckles with a little water, then press them repeatedly into the dough. Continue pressing and kneading until you have a soft, pliable dough. It should take about 10 minutes. Leave to rest for 10 minutes and then knead again for another 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Place the dough in a mixing bowl, cover it with cling film and leave it in a warm place to rise for 20–30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Divide the dough into four balls and place on a floured surface or board. Roll each into a long oval shape about 0.5 cm (¼ inch) thick.
  7. 7
    Place them on a greased baking tray and put them in the centre of the oven for 10–15 minutes. They are ready when they have puffed up a little. Serve fresh from the oven.
Method
Baking

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