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Pecan naan bread served

Pecan Naan

Pecans are a common ingredient in classic American desserts, but few would think that filling Indian naan dough with them would be such a special experience. The secret of this sweet naan variant is toasting the nuts and the delicate spiciness of cinnamon. During baking, the aromas of the pecans intensify, and the naan browns beautifully on the outside, while remaining soft and fragrant on the inside. Melted butter crowns this bread specialty rich in crispy and creamy textures. Tip: Always work with freshly toasted nuts and don't use too much filling so that the dough stays nicely intact. If you crave extra sweetness, you can also drizzle a little honey on it before serving. This naan is an excellent choice for festive breakfasts, picnics, or even as a perfect dessert with an afternoon coffee.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 15 min
Total 35 min
1500 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 6
⭕ 300 g All-purpose flour
⭕ 7 g Active dry yeast
⭕ 15 g Sugar
⭕ 4 g Salt
⭕ 120 g Yogurt
⭕ 100 ml Lukewarm water
⭕ 15 ml Olive oil
⭕ 100 g Pecans (roughly chopped)
⭕ 1 tsp Cinnamon
⭕ 20 g Melted butter

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Roughly chop the pecans, then toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. This will enhance their flavor.

    2

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, salt, and cinnamon – these form the sweet and spicy base of the naan.

    3

    Add the yogurt, lukewarm water, and olive oil. Knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough. This will take about 10 minutes of kneading.

    4

    Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

    5

    Divide the risen dough into 6 portions, form them into balls, and then roll them out into oval shapes.

    6

    Sprinkle one half of each dough oval with a portion of the toasted pecans. Fold the other half over the pecans and gently press down, then lightly roll out again.

    7

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the naans for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown spots appear.

    8

    Brush the freshly cooked naans with melted butter while they are still warm – this will make them shiny and even more delicious.

    9

    Serve warm. It goes perfectly with breakfast, as a dessert, or as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea.

    10

    Tip: For an even more caramelized flavor, you can sprinkle a little brown sugar over the pecans before folding the dough.