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The Kite Runner Afghani Naan Recipe

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Khaled Hosseini is a fantastic writer and has described Afghan culture as if it’s right in front of your eyes with tea being served like wine and piping hot naans. The food too, has been used to its fullest to bring out the essence of the culture. So here’s the recipe of Afghani Naan, we’re sure you’ll like is with a hot cup of tea.

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 The Kite Runner Afghani Naan Recipe
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Prep Time 1 1/2 hours
Cook Time 10 mins
Servings
naans
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Ingredients
Prep Time 1 1/2 hours
Cook Time 10 mins
Servings
naans
MetricUS Imperial
Ingredients
Votes: 1
Rating: 5
You:
Rate this recipe!
Instructions
  1. In a bowl mix the yeast in warm water and sugar till well combined and set aside for about ten minutes.
  2. When the yeast is activated, sprinkle a little flour and set aside for another five minutes.
  3. Take a large bowl to make the dough and mix the flour and the salt in it.
  4. To kneed the dough, make a well in the middle of the flour and pour in the yeast mixture.
  5. Keep adding small amounts of water and keep kneading the dough.
  6. Once the dough is soft and moist, cover the bowl with a towel and keep it aside for rising for about an hour and a half.
  7. When the dough has risen give it a punch and then make eight equal portions of it.
  8. Turn this portions into balls using your hands.
  9. Roll out the dough balls into an oval shape and then prick the rolled out bread with fork to make a design.
  10. Keep the oven on preheat at 450°F and bake the naan at the same temperature for about 10 minutes or till it gets a golden colour.
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