Starters Recipes - Naan Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon fresh yeast

• 150ml/1/4pt warm water

• 200g/7oz plain flour

• 1 tablespoon ghee

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 50g/2oz unsalted butter

• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Serves 8

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Method:

1. Put the sugar and yeast in a small bowl or jug together with the warm water and mix thoroughly until the yeast has completely dissolved. Set aside for 10 minutes.

2. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl, making a well in the centre. Add the ghee and salt and pour in the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly to form a dough, adding more water if required.

3. Place the dough on a floured work surface and knead until smooth. Return to the bowl, cover and set aside to rise for 1 1/2 hours.

4. Preheat the grill to very hot. Turn the dough out on to a floured surface and knead for a further 2 minutes. Break off small balls and pat them into rounds about 12.5cm/5in in diameter and 1cm/1/2in thick.

5. Place the rounds on a greased sheet of aluminum foil and grill for 7 to 10 minutes, turning twice and brushing with butter and sprinkling with poppy seeds. Serve immediately.