The Melaniff Family Cookbook
 
Naan
Indian Flat Bread
 
Ingredients
3 C flour
4 t baking powder
1 1/2 t salt
1 T oil
2 T butter
1/2 C cottage cheese fresh (curds)
1/2 t baking soda
warm milk for kneading
 
Procedure
Sieve together dry ingredients into a large rimmed plate.
Add butter, curds, oil and crumble with fingers.
When like course crumbs, add milk a little at a time, till a soft pliable dough is formed.
Cover damp clean cloth and another plate and set aside for 5 - 6 hours.
Knead dough lightly. Break off pieces the size of a medium potato and roll into a thick triangle, using flour if required.
Place on a pre-warmed griddle (tawa). Apply water on the top part with hands. Invert naan and stick to griddle. Invert griddle and roast over the gas flame direct. Serve hot with a blob of butter on it.
Serve hot with a blob of butter on it.
  
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