Naan

Naan is a flatbread made in India and other surrounding countries. Naan is like pita bread, yet softer. It is made in wide varieties like Garlic naan, Plain naan, Paneer naan etc. It is usually served with a combination of dals and vegetable curries.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (Maida)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• melted butter for brushing

PREPARATION:

Add sugar and yeast to ¾ cup warm water. Allow yeast to soften and stir until yeast is dissolved. Cover measuring cup with towel and allow yeast and water to froth for 5-10 minutes.
Combine flour and salt in another bowl. Add yeast water, yogurt, and ghee and begin to knead for 5-10 minutes, until the dough soft. Cover bowl with towel and allow to rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled. Preheat oven to 425. Divide dough into 8-10 pieces and roll out on floured surface into circles. Place rolled out dough on greased cookie sheet or baking tray and brush with melted butter. Cook in oven for 8 minutes or until lightly browned and puffed up.