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Savory Baking

Naan Bread

An Indian bread to accompany Curry.

Recipe by Unknown
Prep
2 hours
Cook
3 minutes per Naan
Total
2.5 hours

Ingredients

  • • 1 package yeast
  • • 2 t salt
  • • 1 c warm water
  • • 4 ½ c bread flour
  • • ¼ c white sugar
  • • 2 t minced garlic
  • • 3 T milk
  • • ¼ c butter, melted
  • • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

Dissolve yeast in water and sugar, and leave to stand about 10 minutes. Stir in milk, egg, salt, and enough of the flour to make soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and leave to rise 1 hour. Punch down, and knead in garlic. Divide into balls about the size of a golf ball. Roll and place on a try. Cover and leave to rise about 30 minutes. Preheat grill to high heat during this second rising. Roll ball into a thin circle, place on grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or till puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook till browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from grill, and keep cooking remaining naan.

Tags

savory-baking grilled Indian Bread