Soft Seeded Durban Naan

Soft Seeded Durban Naan with Yogurt and Mixed Seeds

Soft Seeded Durban Naan brings yogurt, butter and fennel together in a soft, tender dough. The mixed seeds on top add just the right finishing crunch.

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This naan has a little surprise. Fennel seeds bring a fragrant bite to every warm, buttery piece.

Why You Will Love and Enjoy This Soft Seeded Durban Naan

• This Soft Seeded Durban Naan is soft, lightly sweet and packed with the lovely flavour of fennel and butter. The yogurt helps keep the dough tender, while the mixed seeds add just enough crunch on top.
• Soft and tender with a buttery finish
• Fennel seeds add a subtle sweet and aromatic flavour
• Yogurt keeps the naan lovely and soft
• Easy to shape into three generous naan
• Perfect alongside curries, stews or simply enjoyed warm on its own

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Additional Information

• Dough Texture. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky rather than stiff. If it feels too dry while mixing, add water 1 tbsp at a time until the dough comes together. Avoid adding too much flour during kneading, as this can make the naan dense.
• How Warm Should the Water Be? Use lukewarm water that feels comfortably warm to the touch rather than hot. Water that is too hot can affect the yeast.
• How Do I Know When the Dough Has Risen Enough? The dough should look noticeably puffed and roughly doubled in size. If your kitchen is cool, it may take longer than the suggested 30 minutes.
• Can I Use Active Dry Yeast? Yes. Active dry yeast can replace instant dry yeast. For best results, dissolve it in some of the lukewarm water first and allow it to sit briefly before mixing it with the other ingredients.
• Do I Need Three Baking Pans? No. One 23 cm round baking pan is enough. Bake the naan one at a time and keep the remaining dough covered so it doesn’t dry out.
• Can I Make Smaller Naan? Yes. Divide the dough into 4 or 6 portions instead of 3. Smaller naan will need less baking time, so start checking them earlier.
• Can I Leave Out the Fennel Seeds? Yes. If you don’t enjoy fennel, leave it out or replace it with sesame, nigella or another seed you like.
• Can I Change the Seed Topping? Absolutely. The mixed topping can include sesame, poppy, fennel, nigella or sunflower seeds. Use whatever combination suits your taste.
• Can I Substitute the Yogurt? Plain Greek yogurt works well. If it’s very thick, loosen it with a little water before adding it to the dough.
• Can I Substitute the Milk Powder? Skim milk powder can be used instead of full cream milk powder.
• Can I Substitute the Butter? Melted butter can be replaced with another suitable melted fat, although butter gives the naan its characteristic rich flavour. If using salted butter, slightly reduce the added salt if desired.
• How Should I Keep the Naan Soft? Cover the freshly baked naan with a clean damp cloth for a few minutes after removing it from the oven. This helps prevent the surface from drying out.
• How Long Can It Be Stored? Store cooled naan in an airtight container or sealed bag at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 4 days, although the texture may become slightly firmer.
• Can It Be Frozen? Yes. Cool the naan completely, wrap each one individually and place them in a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months for the best texture. Thaw at room temperature and reheat briefly in the oven, toaster oven or a dry skillet.

Soft Seeded Durban Naan brings together soft homemade bread, buttery richness and fragrant fennel in every tender bite. The mixed seed topping adds texture, while the yogurt helps keep the naan soft enough to tear apart and serve warm alongside curry, stew or any saucy meal.

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