Naan (Indian Bread)

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups	250g / 8.8oz	White flour
1 teaspoon	5ml	Baking soda
1 teaspoon	5ml	Baking powder
1 cup	237ml	Milk
6 tablespoons	90ml	Yogurt
1 tablespoon	15ml	Oil
1		Egg - beaten
		Salt - to taste
3 tablespoons	45ml	Ghee or butter - melted
1 tablespoon	15ml	Black sesame seeds - (nigella seeds)

Recipe Instructions

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a bowl.

Stir in egg, yogurt and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Gradually stir in enough milk to make a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and place in a warm place for 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 400F.

Knead dough on a floured surface for 2 or 3 minutes until smooth.

Divide into 8 pieces Roll each piece into a ball then into ovals about 6 inches long.

Grease a baking sheet and brush the underside of the bread with water. Brush the other side with butter and sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds.

Bake 6 to 10 minutes until puffy and light golden brown.

Source:
Southern Delights by Parwathy Akhileswaran

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