Naan Bread

This Indian bread recipe is a favorite in our family. It is a quick and easy recipe as far as bread recipes go. Make this bread recipe to go with your egg breakfast or your delicious stew dinner. Naan also makes a simple, delicious snack.

Ready in 1 hour 15ish minutes

Serves 12 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups of spelt flour (or another ancient grain that you prefer)

• 3 tsp of salt

• 2 tsp of instant yeast

• 1 1/2 cup of warm water (100°F)

• 1 tsp of honey

• 1/2 cup of plain yogurt

• 2 tbsp of olive oil

• Optional spices: garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, fennel, rosemary or sesame seeds

  
  

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, mix the warm water, the honey, the olive oil and the yogurt.

3. Combine both mixtures using a fork or your hands and knead the dough for about 2 minutes. If the dough is sticking to your hands, then add a little more flour.

4. Roll the dough into a ball and drizzle a little olive oil around the ball.

5. Place the dough in a bowl and cover, leaving the dough to rise on the counter for 50ish minutes. Make sure your kitchen is warm!

6. When the dough has risen, cut the ball in half. Each half is going to make 8-10 pieces of naan.

7. Choose a half to begin working with and separate that into 8-10 equal balls of dough.

8. Roll each ball into ovals that are about 1/4 inch thick. If you are adding any spices, now is the time to gently sprinkle and pat them into the dough.

9. Heat a cast iron over medium heat. Cook one naan at a time; cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about a few minutes, then flip to the other side. Each side should appear golden brown once it is finished.

10. Remove from the stove and brush with butter or olive oil and sprinkle with herbs. And enjoy!

    
    

Tips

1. Delicious herb garnishes include: minced chives, parsley or cilantro