The Paleo Recipe Book

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Indian Bread Recipe - NAAN

NAAN

Ingredients :
4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
salt to taste
1 egg, beaten
6 tablespoons plain yogurt
3 tablespoons butter or ghee, melted
1 cup milk
1 Tblsp poppy seeds

Directions :
1. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a bowl.
2. Stir in egg, yogurt and 2 tablespoons of the butter.

3. Gradually stir in enough milk to make a soft dough.
4. Cover with a damp cloth and place in a warm place for 2 hours.
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 C)

6. Knead dough on a floured surface for 2 or 3 minutes until smooth.
7. Divide into 8 pieces Roll each piece into a ball then into ovals

about 6 inches long.
8. If you must use a baking sheet, grease it and brush the underside
of the bread with water.
9. Brush the other side with butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds
10. Bake 6 to 10 minutes until puffy and golden brown.

Courtesy : Recipe Cottage