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Naan Bread

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Homemade naan bread with nigella seeds, perfect for serving with curry.

00:15:00 total

Serves 6

medium

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Ingredients

  1. dried yeast - 7g (1 sachet)
  2. golden caster sugar - 2 tsp (for activating yeast)
  3. lukewarm water - 125g (for yeast mixture)
  4. strong white bread flour - 300g (plus extra for dusting)
  5. baking powder - 1/2 tsp
  6. salt - 1/2 tbsp
  7. butter or ghee - 25g + 2-3 tbsp (melted, for dough and brushing)
  8. natural yogurt - 150ml
  9. nigella seeds - 1 1/2 tbsp
  10. coriander stalks - to taste (optional, for garnish)
  11. garlic cloves - to taste (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Yeast Mixture: Activate yeast in warm water with a sprinkle of sugar.
  2. Make Dough: Mix flour, remaining sugar, nigella seeds, salt, and baking powder. Add melted ghee/butter, yogurt, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour.
  3. Form and Cook Naan: Divide dough into 90g balls and let rise covered. Roll out dough into flat shapes. Dry fry in a hot pan until cooked through. Brush with melted ghee and keep warm.

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