Naan (Yeasted)

Ingredients

• 1 tsp dried active yeast
• 1 tsp white granulated sugar
• 200 g (7 oz) white bread flour
• 1 pinch black onion (nigella) seeds
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp natural (plain) yoghurt
• 2 tbsp milk

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 140°C/275°F/Gas 1.
2. In a small bowl, mix the yeast with 1 tablespoon of warm water. Stir in the sugar and leave it in a warm place for 5 minutes until the yeast is covered with froth. This will show that the yeast is ready to use.
3. Mix together the flour, onion seeds, salt and baking powder. Stir in the oil, yoghurt and milk, then stir in the activated yeast mixture.
4. To knead the dough, clench your hand into a fist, wet your knuckles with a little water, then press them repeatedly into the dough. Continue pressing and kneading until you have a soft, pliable dough. It should take about 10 minutes. Leave to rest for 10 minutes and then knead again for another 5 minutes.
5. Place the dough in a mixing bowl, cover it with cling film and leave it in a warm place to rise for 20–30 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into four balls and place on a floured surface or board. Roll each into a long oval shape about 0.5 cm (¼ inch) thick.
7. Place them on a greased baking tray and put them in the centre of the oven for 10–15 minutes. They are ready when they have puffed up a little. Serve fresh from the oven.

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Adapted from “Naan (Yeasted)” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.