How To Make Tajik Naan or Non - Tajik Bread - Traditional Tajikistan Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while sour cream is often less expensive.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer similar crunch with nutritional benefits.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Mix the plain flour, whole-wheat flour, yeast, and sugar in a bowl until combined.

Add warm water gradually while mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to a high temperature (around 475°F/245°C).

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions.

Roll each portion into a flat, oval shape about 1/2 inch thick.

Brush the tops with olive oil.

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.

Bake the naan in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until puffed and golden.

Remove from the oven and brush with additional olive oil if desired.

Serve warm with your favorite dishes.

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