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Afghan bread (afghan nan)

Afghan bread, or nan, is a large oval flatbread with a soft crumb and golden crust, often sprinkled with nigella or sesame seeds. It accompanies every meal and is traditionally baked in a tandoor oven.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Nutrition facts

540 kcal per serving

Protein
19.1 g
Carbohydrates
87 g
of which sugars
3.9 g
Fat
10.8 g
Fiber
5 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and sugar, then make a well in the center.
  2. Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water, add the yogurt and oil, then pour everything into the well.
  3. Mix until you get a soft dough, then knead for 10 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm spot, until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat the oven to 250 °C with a baking sheet or pizza stone inside.
  6. Divide the dough into 4 balls and flatten each into a large oval about 5 mm thick. Poke the surface with your fingers to make small dimples.
  7. Brush the top with milk, sprinkle with nigella and sesame seeds, then bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the bread is golden.
  8. Take the breads out of the oven, let them cool slightly under a tea towel and serve them still warm.

Variations and tips

Classic oven version. If you don't have a pizza stone, bake directly on a well-oiled, very hot tray for a softer result.

Cinnamon version. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon and a handful of raisins to the dough for a sweet bread.

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