Naan Bread
Naan is a flat bread often served at Indian restaurants. Make your own using this recipe.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 58 mins
Servings:
8 naan rounds
Ingredients
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1/3 cup warm milk (100 degree F to 110 degree F)
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1 package active dry yeast
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1/2 cup plain yogurt
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3 tablespoons purchased ghee* or clarified butter**
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
1.
In a medium bowl combine the milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes or until foamy. Add yogurt, ghee, salt, and baking powder. Add flour and stir until mixture forms a ball.
2.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 4 to 5 minutes or until dough is smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until dough is doubled in size.
3.
Determine how many 6-inch rounds will fit on your baking stone at one time. Place baking stone on the lowest rack in the oven. Preheat oven to 475 degree F. Divide dough into 8 pieces; shape into balls. Cover balls with plastic wrap and let stand for 20 minutes.
4.
On a lightly floured surface, roll enough balls of dough to fit onto baking stone into 6-inch circles. Place dough circles on hot baking stone. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes or until brown. Turn circles over. Bake for 1 to 2 minutes more or until brown and slightly puffed. Remove naan from oven and wrap in foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve hot. Makes 8 naan rounds.
Note
*Ghee is an Indian version of clarified butter which is available in specialty markets.
Clarified Butter
Melt 1/4 cup butter over very low heat without stirring; cool slightly. Pour off clear top layer; discard milky bottom layer.
Nutrition information
Calories 172, Total Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 359 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 8%, Iron 9%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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