Herb Of The Week - Black Cumin - Recipe - Naan

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Mmmmm .. Naan

 

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Chris (list mom)

 

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

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Naan Bread

 

1 tsp sugar

3/4 cup (210 ml) water, warm

1 oz (30 g) dried yeast

1 lb (455 g) unbleached white wheat flour

1 tsp nigella seeds

1 tsp salt

6 tbsp yogurt

2 tbsp ghee or butter, melted

oil to coat

 

Dissolve sugar in the warm water and sprinkle yeast on it. Leave for 15

minutes. Make sure it froths, otherwise use a new batch.

 

Sift flour and salt into bowl and mix in nigella seeds.

 

Make a depression in the flour and pour in yogurt, ghee and the yeast

mixture. Mix well and knead into a dough for about 10 minutes. form a

ball.

 

Put a little oil in another bowl and turn the ball of dough in it until

it is covered in oil. Discard excess oil. Cover with a damp cloth and

allow to double in size - about 2 hours)

 

Knead the ball down again and divide into 6 portions. Flatten these in

turn and mould into pear shapes. Place on a greased tray and bake for 10

-15 minutes at 450°F (230°C).

 

Finish under grill if necessary.