Naan

Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Start with very warm tap water, then add yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. 2Start with very warm tap water, then add yeast, sugar, and salt.
  3. 3Start with very warm tap water, then add yeast, sugar, and salt.
  4. 4Mix well and leave for 20 minutes until frothy.
  5. 5Mix well and leave for 20 minutes until frothy.
  6. 6Mix well and leave for 20 minutes until frothy.
  7. 7In a separate bowl, combine strong white bread flour, milk powder, and kalonji seeds.
  8. 8In a separate bowl, combine strong white bread flour, milk powder, and kalonji seeds.
  9. 9In a separate bowl, combine strong white bread flour, milk powder, and kalonji seeds.
  10. 10Mix the dry ingredients together.
  11. 11Mix the dry ingredients together.
  12. 12Mix the dry ingredients together.
  13. 13When the yeast mix is ready, pour it into the dry ingredients.
  14. 14When the yeast mix is ready, pour it into the dry ingredients.
  15. 15When the yeast mix is ready, pour it into the dry ingredients.
  16. 16Knead until a smooth dough forms (using a mixer or by hand).
  17. 17Knead until a smooth dough forms (using a mixer or by hand).
  18. 18Knead until a smooth dough forms (using a mixer or by hand).
  19. 19Turn the dough out, bring it together, and shape it into a neat dough ball.
  20. 20Turn the dough out, bring it together, and shape it into a neat dough ball.
  21. 21Turn the dough out, bring it together, and shape it into a neat dough ball.
  22. 22Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover, and leave for a couple of hours to overproof until bubbly and floppy.
  23. 23Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover, and leave for a couple of hours to overproof until bubbly and floppy.
  24. 24Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover, and leave for a couple of hours to overproof until bubbly and floppy.
  25. 25Turn the risen dough out, knead gently again, and divide it into 10 dough balls (about 85 grams each).
  26. 26Turn the risen dough out, knead gently again, and divide it into 10 dough balls (about 85 grams each).
  27. 27Turn the risen dough out, knead gently again, and divide it into 10 dough balls (about 85 grams each).
  28. 28Roll out the dough balls into desired shapes (ovals, rounds, etc.).
  29. 29Roll out the dough balls into desired shapes (ovals, rounds, etc.).
  30. 30Roll out the dough balls into desired shapes (ovals, rounds, etc.).
  31. 31Slap the rolled naan onto a warm tawa (no oil needed).
  32. 32Slap the rolled naan onto a warm tawa (no oil needed).
  33. 33Slap the rolled naan onto a warm tawa (no oil needed).
  34. 34Once small bubbles appear on one side, flip the naan over.
  35. 35Once small bubbles appear on one side, flip the naan over.
  36. 36Once small bubbles appear on one side, flip the naan over.
  37. 37Let the second side catch some color and puff up a touch.
  38. 38Let the second side catch some color and puff up a touch.
  39. 39Let the second side catch some color and puff up a touch.

Ingredients

  • 360 mils very warm tap water
  • 360 mils very warm tap water
  • 360 mils very warm tap water
  • 10 grams yeast
  • 10 grams yeast
  • 10 grams yeast
  • 20 grams sugar
  • 20 grams sugar
  • 20 grams sugar
  • 10 grams salt
  • 10 grams salt
  • 10 grams salt
  • 500 grams strong white bread flour
  • 500 grams strong white bread flour
  • 500 grams strong white bread flour
  • 40 grams milk powder
  • 40 grams milk powder
  • 40 grams milk powder
  • 1 teaspoon kalonji seeds
  • 1 teaspoon kalonji seeds
  • 1 teaspoon kalonji seeds

Equipment

mixerbowltawa

Tips

  • Overproof the dough for a bubbly and floppy texture, as different rules apply compared to sandwich bread.
  • You can cook the top side under a grill for a 'tandoor' finish.
  • No oil is needed when cooking on the tawa.