NAAN(Indian Flat Bread)

* Exported from MasterCook II *


NAAN (Indian Flat Bread)

Recipe By : New International Cookbook
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Bread, Biscuits & Muffins

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 egg -- slightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup milk
ghee or vegetable oil
poppy seeds

Mix all ingredients except milk, ghee and poppy seeds. Stir in enough milk
to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until
smooth, about 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.
Cover; let rest in warm place about 3 hours.

Divide dough in 8 equal parts. Flatten each part on lightly floured surface,
rolling it into a 6 X 4" leaf shape (round at one end, tapered at the other)
about 1/4" thick. Brush with ghee or oil; sprinkle with poppy seeds.

Place 2 cookie sheets in oven; heat oven to 450F degrees. Remove cookie
sheets from oven; place breads on hot cookie sheets. Bake until firm, 6-8
minutes.

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Serving Ideas : Pronounced: Non

NOTES : Humble Naan is an everyday bread, common in India, Pakistan and
central Asia.