The Perfect Sesame Naan | 100 PAKISTANI RECIPES

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Mix 3 cups of flour with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.

Prepare active dry yeast by mixing it with warm water and sugar, let it sit for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour and knead the dough, adding water slowly to achieve 60% hydration.

Add ghee or butter to the dough and knead for a few more minutes.

Shape the dough into a round, cover, and let it proof for a few hours until doubled in size.

Divide the dough into six equal parts and shape each into a ball.

Grease a tray and place the dough balls on it, brushing with ghee and covering with a damp cloth.

Preheat a pizza stone or heavy iron griddle in the oven at 550°F (290°C) for one hour.

Roll out each dough ball, making punctures in the surface to prevent puffing.

Wet your hand and pat the dough, then sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Place the naan in the hot oven and cook for 1-2 minutes until both sides are red and the top is crisp.

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