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Date naan bread served

Date Naan

Dates are one of the oldest ingredients in Arabic and Mediterranean cuisine, and their natural sweetness makes them an excellent pairing with pastry dishes. Date Naan is a special fusion of classic Indian bread and dried fruit desserts. As the naan bakes, the dates soften and become juicy on the inside, while the dough turns golden brown on the outside – filling the kitchen with sweet, caramel aromas. Tip: Use only pitted dates, and always drain well after soaking so that they don't soak the dough during baking. Brushing with butter makes the surface of the naan even softer and shinier. This naan is perfect with a glass of warm tea for breakfast or even as a festive dessert. Serve with cinnamon powdered sugar or vanilla yogurt.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 15 min
Total 35 min
1360 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 6
⭕ 300 g All-purpose flour
⭕ 7 g Dry yeast
⭕ 10 g Sugar
⭕ 4 g Salt
⭕ 120 g Yogurt
⭕ 100 ml Lukewarm water
⭕ 15 ml Olive oil
⭕ 100 g Pitted Dates
⭕ 20 g Melted butter

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Chop the pitted dates into small pieces, then soak them in lukewarm water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

    2

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and salt – this forms the base of the naan dough.

    3

    Add the yogurt, lukewarm water, and olive oil. Mix well, then knead into a smooth dough.

    4

    Knead for at least 10 minutes until you get an elastic, homogeneous dough. If it's too sticky, add a little flour, but don't make it too stiff.

    5

    Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until it has doubled in size. This will give it a light, airy texture.

    6

    Divide the risen dough into 6 equal parts, shape them into balls, and then roll them out into oval shapes.

    7

    Evenly sprinkle the soaked and drained date pieces on one half of the rolled-out naan. Fold the other half over, press down gently, and then slightly stretch it again.

    8

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the naans for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown spots appear.

    9

    Immediately brush the freshly baked naans with melted butter – this will make them even more fragrant and succulent.

    10

    Serve warm, either on its own or with a little honey or yogurt. It's excellent for breakfast or as a dessert.