Naan - Indian Flat Bread Recipe

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Naan - Indian Flat Bread
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Directions:

  1. Place the warm water into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the yeast onto the water, and stir gently until the yeast is dissolved.
  2. Place the yogurt into a medium mixing bowl, and slowly add the boiling water, stirring to fully incorporate. Allow the mixture to cool until it is 105°-115°F.
  3. Once cooled, add the yogurt mixture to the yeast mixture.
  4. Stir in 3 cups of flour, adding in 1/2 cup batches and stirring until each is fully incorporated.
  5. Continue to mix the resulting sponge for approximately two minutes, stirring in one direction only.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the sponge to stand for 30 minutes.
  7. After 30 minutes, remove the plastic and cover the sponge with the oil and salt.
  8. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing with your hands to incorporate and form a dough.
  9. Once all of the flour has been added to the dough, turn it out of the bowl onto a lightly floured surface.
  10. Knead the dough for approximately 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic, adding more flour as necessary if the dough is too sticky.
  11. Wash and dry the large mixing bowl, and cover with a light sheen of vegetable oil.
  12. Place the dough into the bowl and cover to coat the entire surface with the oil. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and set aside to allow the dough to raise until doubled in size, approximately one hour.
  13. When the dough is risen, remove from the bowl and punch it down. Divide into 6 equal portions.
  14. Place a pizza stone into your oven, on the middle rack, and preheat to 450°F.
  15. Lightly flour your hands and your work surface. Using your hands, flatten each of the dough portions into a round 4 to 5 inches wide.
  16. Cover the dough with the kitchen towel once again and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  17. Keeping the remaining dough rounds covered, place one portion on a lightly floured surface, and use a rolling pin to roll the dough until it begins to stretch.
  18. Temporariy moving the dough, brush the flour from the work surface with a pastry brush, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the sesame seeds onto the work surface in its place. Lay the dough on the seeds and roll into a rectangle approximately 6 x 10 inches.
  19. Flip the dough, and use the tip of a paring knife to cut five slits, each one inch long, radiating out from the center point.
  20. Lightly flour the baker’s peel.
  21. Slide the dough onto the peel, then use the peel to transfer the dough to the hot pizza stone.
  22. Bake until the top of the bread begins to brown, approximately 5 minutes.
  23. Transfer the bread to a rack, and repeat until all dough is baked.
  24. Makes 6 Flatbreads (18 servings)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 202.46 Kcal (848 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.61g 7%
Cholesterol 0.82mg 0%
Sodium 269.92mg 11%
Potassium 103.54mg 2%
Total Carbs 35.07g 12%
Sugars 0.95g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 7%
Protein 5.05g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 81.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 244.58 Kcal (1024 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.56g 7%
Cholesterol 0.99mg 0%
Sodium 326.07mg 11%
Potassium 125.08mg 2%
Total Carbs 42.37g 12%
Sugars 1.15g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g 7%
Protein 6.1g 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 4.4mg 20%
Calcium 98.9mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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