| Method |
| 1. |
Stir 4 teaspoons of sugar, ginger
powder and yeast into the warm water. |
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Stir the mixture and
let it stand for 10 minutes. |
| 2. |
Add remaining 4 teaspoons sugar,
shortening and salt to the scalding milk, |
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stir until all the
sugar has dissolved. Cool the milk mixture to the same |
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temperature as the
yeast mixture. |
| 3. |
Transfer both the liquid mixtures
to a large bowl. Add half the flour and mix |
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with a fork, gradually
add the rest of the flour and continue mixing until you |
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form a smooth dough.
Transfer to a floured surface and knead with hands |
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until elastic and
smooth. |
| 4. |
Place the dough back into the
bowl, brush with oil, cover and let stand for at |
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least 1.5 hours or
until double in size. |
| 5. |
Place the dough on a floured surface.
Punch down the dough and divide into |
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12-14 equal portions.
Cover them with a damp cloth to prevent the dough from |
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drying out. |
| 6. |
Roll each portion between floured
hands into very smooth balls. Cover the |
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balls with a damp
cloth. Using your fingers, gently flatten the balls. |
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Cover and rest for
10 minutes. |
| 7. |
On a well floured surface, lightly
roll 1 ball of dough at a time into a 7" round, |
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turning the dough
over once. Work with enough flour so dough does not stick. |
| 8. |
Place the naan on a baking sheet.
Using a pastry brush, glaze the naan with |
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egg white and sprinkle
with sesame seeds. |
| 9. |
Bake 2-3 at a time in 450F for
about 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. |
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Repeat with the remaining
dough. |
| 10. |
Allow the naan to cool slightly
and smear with a thin layer of butter |