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    Naan (Rooby's bread)

    Source of Recipe

    Brenda Beach and "From Bengal to Punjab" by Smita Chandra

    Recipe Introduction

    Totally delicious! Very easy to make.

    List of Ingredients

    1 cup whole milk
    2 teaspoons sugar
    2 tablespoons active dry yeast
    4 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    2/3 cup plain yogurt
    1 large egg -- lightly beaten
    butter or ghee

    Recipe

    Naan (Pan-Broiled Leavened Bread)

    Recipe By : "From Bengal to Punjab" by Smita Chandra
    Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories : Indian



    1. Scald the milk, then let it come to room temperature. Add the sugar
    and yeast, stirring well to dissolve them. Let the mixture stand in a warm
    place until the milk is slightly frothy (about 15 minutes).

    2. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and add the salt, baking powder,
    oil, yogurt, and egg. Work them into the flour with your fingers.
    Gradually add the milk mixture and knead until you have a soft, smooth
    dough (5 to 7 minutes). Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a
    damp cloth, and let stand in a warm place until the dough has doubled in
    size (about 1 hour).

    3. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal-sized balls. Warm a
    griddle over medium heat. Roll one ball lightly in flour and with a
    rolling pin shape it into a circle 7 to 8 inches in diameter, dusting it
    with flour whenever necessary to prevent sticking. Place the naan on the
    griddle and cook until the surface bubbles lightly and the underside is
    lightly brown in spots (about 3 minutes). Flip it over and cook for
    another 3 minutes. Transfer to a dish and brush melted butter or ghee
    lightly. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Make the remaining naan
    the same way. Serve warm.

    Author's Note: Frozen naan are available at Indian grocery stores and can
    also be ordered by mail. Homemade naan can be frozen successfully, too.
    They should be warmed in the oven or on a griddle and buttered lightly
    before serving. Although they are traditionally baked in the oven, I find
    pan-broiling yields a softer, better naan.




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