3.20.2009

Naan


This bread was delicious. We had to leave out the garlic (so baby Austin wouldn't be upset with me) but it was still yummy.


Ingredients
  • 1/2 heaping tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
  2. Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls, and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  3. During the second rising, preheat broiler.
  4. Roll balls of dough out into thin circles and place on a cookie sheet. Brush top side with melted butter. Place cookie sheet on rack 3-5 inches from broiler and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Cook until browned, another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.


{courtesy of allrecipes.com}

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