Best Healthy Vegan Indian Naan Or Garlic Naan Bread Food

BEST HEALTHY VEGAN INDIAN NAAN (OR GARLIC NAAN) BREAD!

Steps:

• Mix together flour, baking powder,salt, cumin and corriander in a lerge mixing bowl.
• Stir in the soy milk and vegan sour cream, then knead it in the bowl till it holds together well, adding more flour if necessary.
• Place on a floured surface and continue kneading for about 5 to 10 minutes till the dough feels smooth and elastic.
• Form the dough into a ball and put it in a non-stick bowl, covered with a towel, to rest for an hour or longer.
• Take the dough out and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
• Form each into a ball and press the balls flat into round discs.
• Heat a large non-stick frying pan or griddle on medium heat.
• Take 1 piece of dough at a time and roll it out on a floured surface till it is about 8-10 inches across and less than 1/4 inch thick.
• Lay it on the hot griddle and cook it over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until it puffs up and some blackish-brown spots apear.
• Serve hot.
• To reheat, wrap them in aluminum foil, in packets of 5 or 6 breads (or less) and bake (in pre-heated oven) at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

VEGAN PULL-APART GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Cut the bun in half, then cut each side in half again, crosswise. Lay cut-side-up and score the bread lengthwise two times, forming 3 attached strips. Be sure not to cut all the way to the bottom, but close enough so the bread can easily be pulled apart. (see pictures for visuals).
• Put the garlic and olive oil in a small dish and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Use a spoon to evenly distribute the olive oil and garlic over each slice of bread. Sprinkle each piece with dried oregano. Place on a baking sheet and put in the oven for 5-10 minutes, until the bread starts to dry. Once most of the bread is dry, turn on the broiler to lightly brown the top. Remove and serve!

INDIAN NAAN BREAD

Steps:

• Combine yeast and sugar in small bowl.
• Add water and stir well and let rest until foamy, about 5 minutes.
• Stire together the flour and salt in a large bowl.
• Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the mixture and butter.
• Mix together with fingers until a smooth doughs form that is just slightly sticky, working in additional flour if needed.
• Transfer dough to flightly floured board and knead for 3 minutes.
• Oil a small bowl with the remaining teaspoon of butter and place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towl and let rest in a warm draft-free area until doubled in dize, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven and griddle (or baking stone) to 400 degrees F.
• Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and transfer to lightly floured work surface.
• Using a lightly floured rolling pin, gently roll each portion dough into a circle.
• 5-6 inches in diameter.
• Optional: Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with seeds.
• Using a heatproof basting brush, lightly coat the griddle/stone with a little vegetable oil and quickly place dough onto the griddle.
• Bake until light golden brown and puffed, 8 - 10 minutes.
• Remove bread and bake remaining rounds.
• Serve bread hot or warm.

VEGAN GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Mix the water and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast then pour in the flour and salt. Stir to get a shaggy dough. Pour a bit of oil into the bowl then lift up the dough and turn it over to coat it completely in oil. Cover with a damp towel and leave somewhere warm for 2-3 hours until doubled in volume.
• Grease a small baking tray with 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Punch the dough down and tip it out onto the prepared baking tray. Use your fingertips to spread it out into an oval about ½-inch thick. Cover with a damp towel and leave to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until doubled in volume.
• Meanwhile preheat the oven to 350oF.
• Uncover the dough, score 1-inch wide strips along the dough and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
• As the dough is baking heat the remaining olive oil, vegan butter and garlic together in a small pot over a low heat. Once the butter has melted, remove from the stove. Stir in the parsley and pour this over the hot bread.

GARLIC NAAN

Steps:

• Mix yeast packet with warm water. Let Stand for 10 minute.
• Add milk, and egg to yeast.
• Mix Salt, Sugar, & flour together and slowly add to liquid stirring with fork.
• When mixture resembles a soft dough add rest of flour, and knead 6-8 times on lightly floured surface.
• Put dough in a warm spot covered and let rise for 1 hour.
• Punch down dough, cover and let stand for an additional 30 minute.
• Grate or chop garlic clove, add to 1/2 cup of EVOO.
• Using an electric or fire grill, separate dough into small golf sized balls.
• Roll the dough out flat, and brush both sides with garlic and oil. Cook on each side until browned.