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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (158g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

Calories 402
Calories from Fat 84 (21%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 9.4g 14%
Saturated Fat 5.3g 26%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 581mg 24%
Potassium 187mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 66.5g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 11.6g 23%

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Naan (Indian Flat Bread)

Recipe #60449 | 1½ hours | 20 min prep | add private note

By: love4culinary
Apr 21, 2003

These are easy to make and taste just wonderful! Prep time does not include 2 hours that you will need to set the dough aside. I cook these one at a time which will add up to about 60-80 mins total for cooking time!

SERVES 6 -8 , 6 -8 Naan (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together into a nice sized bowl.
  2. 2
    Stir in the beaten egg, yogurt and 2 tablespoons of the butter/ghee.
  3. 3
    Gradually stir in enough milk to make a soft dough.
  4. 4
    Knead dough very well.
  5. 5
    Lightly grease bowl and cover the dough with a damp cloth and place in a warm place for 2 hours.
  6. 6
    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  7. 7
    Knead dough on a floured surface for 2 or 3 minutes until smooth.
  8. 8
    Divide into 8 pieces.
  9. 9
    Roll each piece into a ball, and then into ovals about 6 to 8 inches long.
  10. 10
    Grease a baking sheet with oil and brush both the sides of the rolled out Naan with oil.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle one side with poppy seeds if you wish to use them.
  12. 12
    Place the Naan on a baking sheet.
  13. 13
    Bake for 6 to 10 minutes until puffy and lightly golden brown.
  14. 14
    The bread puffs slightly, and will lightly brown on the sides.
  15. 15
    You can enjoy these Naan's plain or with your favorite Indian dish, such as a curry dish!

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From: Mole

On Apr 20, 2008

Very easy to make. I accidentally forgot the 2 TBS of melted butter in the dough and it still came out wonderfully. I decided to bake at 450 Deg on a pizza stone and it only took about 6 mins. Served with some Chicken Tikka Masala and it was great, even the kids were luvin it. A keeper.

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  • From: ramblngirl

    On Jan 30, 2008

    This is a great recipe. I did have to flip the bread half way though cooking to get brown on both sides. If I waited for the top to brown on its own, the bread was very stiff. Very tasty.

    2 people found this review helpful

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    From: eatrealfood

    On Feb 28, 2005

    this is as close as it comes to actually cooking it in the tandoor. they were delicious and fluffed up beautifully - though, i omitted the baking soda and added 2tsp active dry yeast, and i think this made much of a difference. i brushed the rolled out naans with ghee and sprinked some chopped cilantro and poppy seeds for a pretty finish. will be making this again for sure.

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  • From: MrsDoty

    On Aug 8, 2006

    These were both tasty and easy to make. I ususally hate baking bread because of the mess and time involved. This was a joy, just enough of a mess to get you up to your elbows in flour, but not so much of a mess that you'll spend hours cleaning the kitchen. I baked them two at a time, and found that if I tried to make them large enough for 6 nann, they were too thick and doughy. The smaller doughballs for 8 or even 10 tend to make a more authentic texture. I can't wait to make them again!

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