The Melaniff Family Cookbook

Naan

Originally, naan was a generic term for various flatbreads from different parts of the world. The name stems from Persian, being a generic word for 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.