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Bangladeshi Naan
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Bangladeshi Naan

8 ingredients 12 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

904
Calories
36g
Protein
32g
Fat
114g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Ghee not in our table 0
Poppy not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pkg active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 lightly beaten egg
  • 5 tbsp melted ghee (or clarified butter)
  • 2 tbsp poppy or sesame seeds

Directions

1

Put yeast, sugar and 5 tbsp water in small bowl. Stir. Let stand about 5 minutes until foamy.

2

Sift flour and salt into large bowl. Make a well in center.

3

Add egg and yogurt to yeast mixture. Add 5 tbsp warm water. Stir and pour into the well in the flour. Stir from center until mixed to a smooth batter.

4

Stir in ghee.

5

Knead on board 15-20 minutes or about 2 minutes in food processor. Dough should be elastic but not sticky.

6

Put in covered bowl and allow to rise until double (about one hour).

7

Divide ball into eight pieces. Knead each lightly, flatten ball, pull into an oval forming a sort of pear shape.

8

Put on baking sheet(s), cover with damp cloth, allow to rise about 15 minutes.

9

Brush with ghee and sprinkle with seeds. (Optional)

10

Bake in pre-heated 450 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

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Category:Bangladeshi Recipes

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Category:Bangladeshi Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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