Naan
Submitted by:  Mic

 

 

 

 

 

 

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"  This recipe makes the best naan I have tasted outside of an Indian restaurant. I can't make enough of it for my family. I serve it with shish kabobs, but I think they would eat it plain. "

 

Ingredients
  • 5/8 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons and 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 5/8 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon and 2-1/4 teaspoons milk
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 2-1/2 cups and 1 tablespoon bread flour
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons and 3/4 teaspoon butter, melted

 

 

 

Directions

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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Proof 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 until the dough has doubled in volume.

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Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small amounts of dough to make 12 to 14 pieces. Roll into balls, and allow to rise again.

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While the dough is rising, preheat grill to high.

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At grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. Lightly oil grill. Place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until done, another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from grill, and continue cooking until all the naan has been prepared.

 

 

 

This recipe has been scaled to yield 8 servings.