Naan Recipe
Traditional Indian bread served with a variety of dips.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let the Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Cook the Naan
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to the highest setting (around 500°F or 260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 7
Shape the Naan
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it into an oval or tear shape, about ¼ inch thick.
- 8
- 9
Cook the Naan
Place the naan on a baking sheet or directly on the hot pizza stone. Bake for about 3-5 minutes, or until the naan puffs up and gets golden brown spots.
- 10
