Easy Homemade Naan Bread With Cake Flour

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   Mix the dry yeast and sugar in lukewarm water (about 40C) in a bowl.

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   Add the flour and knead.

3. 3

   When the dough comes together, add the margarine, and knead vigorously on a work surface for 5 to 10 minutes!

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   Tip: You can leave it up to the bread machine to handle the first few minutes of mixing and kneading.

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   When the dough comes together, you can take it out and continue kneading by hand.

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   This is a stiff dough, so be careful.

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   First rising: If it's wintertime, do the first rising inside a kotatsu (heated table covered with a duvet); in the summertime, let it rise at room temperature - until the dough has doubled in volume, for about 30 minutes in a bowl.

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   (Oil the bowl beforehand so that the dough doesn't stick to it.)

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   (If you have time) Divide the dough into 8 portions, and leave to rest for 10 minutes or so.

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    Form the dough, and cook in a non-stick frying pan without any oil over medium heat, on both sides.

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    Variation Sandwich cheese between pieces of this dough, and cook on both sides to make cheesy naan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.