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Nan Bread

I love fresh bread and Naan bread falls into this category.
This recipe is easy to make and is cooked on a skillet - cast iron if you have one.
It is great for dipping so pairs really well with curry, soup, or stew but also works well as a pillowy, slightly doughy street sandwich or wrap. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast – 1 package
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large warmed mixing bowl, stir the water, honey, and yeast together and set aside for 10 minutes until it starts to bubble
  • Mix the yogurt, egg and oil together
  • Mix the flour and salt together
  • Add the wet ingredients and the yeast mixture to the flour and mix to form a shaggy dough 
  • Turn out onto a floured board and knead until smooth
  • Put back into the bowl cover with a damp towel and  place in a warm location for 1 hour or until double in size
  • Remove from the bowl and divide into 6 pieces and roll into balls
  • Cover with a damp towel and allow to rest for 15 minutes
  • Pre-heat a heavy-bottomed skillet – cast iron if you have it and brush with a little oil
  • Roll out each ball into a circle to fit the pan
  • Place one of your dough circles onto the pan and allow the dough to start bubbling and the flip over and repeat on the other side
  • Keep cooking it until it is lightly browned
  • Keep warm in the oven and repeat the cooking process with each piece of the remaining dough

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 796mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 4mg

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