Naan bread, from India to Italy

Naan bread is a very particular type of bread widespread in India, but of Pakistani origin. It has a very particular flavor, it resembles a Greek pita for leavening and cooking in a pan, but it differs for theaddition of plain yogurt. It is really very simple to make, it can be served with both vegetables and meat (personally salami and cheeses, very Italian). It cooks extremely fast, in a non-stick pan, you just need to wait a little for the rising times. For all those who can only see India in photos, alas we bring some of its flavors to the table, enjoying them to the full. Often this bread is flavored with spices (like cumin) so you just have to try.

Ingredients for 8 people

  • 00 flour: 400 g
  • salt: 10 g
  • yogurt: 200 g
  • brewer’s yeast: 10 g
  • water: 30 ml
  • Preparation: 2 hours
  • Cooking: 5 minutes
  • Total: 2 hours, 5 minutes
  • Calories: 275 Kcal / 100 g

Preparation

1

In a bowl, mix the flour with the salt.

2

Then add the yogurt

3

And the yeast dissolved in water. Knead vigorously on a floured surface until the dough is smooth, soft and elastic. Let rise in a bowl covered with a cloth until doubled.

4

After dividing all the dough into 8 loaves, roll them out to a thickness of ½ cm and cook each in a non-stick pan over medium heat, turning it every couple of minutes and until golden and blistering.

Ingredients for 8 people

  • 00 flour: 400 g
  • salt: 10 g
  • yogurt: 200 g
  • brewer’s yeast: 10 g
  • water: 30 ml
  • Preparation: 2 hours
  • Cooking: 5 minutes
  • Total: 2 hours, 5 minutes
  • Calories: 275 Kcal / 100 g
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