Afghani Naan Bread

Submitted by GiddyUpGo

"This recipe is from week two of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every country in the world, and Afghanistan is my second stop. Afghani naan is a little different from Indian naan. This version is sweeter, and is cooked on a grill or in a hot pan."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1⁄2 cups bread flour
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted

directions

1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let stand for 10 minutes, until frothy. Add the sugar, milk, egg, salt and flour. Knead for 6-8 minutes (if you are a chump) or use your bread machine.
2. Place the dough on a greased surface, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for one hour.
3. Punch down the dough, then cut into fist-sized pieces and roll into balls. Let rise for another 30 minutes, or until the balls double in size.
4. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Flatten each ball into a thin oval shape, then fry in the oil for 2-3 minutes, until puffy and lightly browned. Brush the top with more melted butter, then turn and cook until the other side is also lightly brown. Repeat with remaining dough balls.