Afghaan Noni
A bread from Afghanistan
Servings Prep Time
8people 20minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 1.5hours
Servings Prep Time
8people 20minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 1.5hours
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Mix yeast and sugar with 1/2 C warm water.
  2. Let stand for 10 minutes until it begins to fizz and froth. Sprinkle top with 1/2 tsp. flour and let stand 5 more minutes. It will rise and froth quickly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add flour and salt.
  4. Make a well in the center and add oil and yeast mixture.
  5. Stir this in, and slowly add remaining water and egg yolk. Add water in small amounts, till you have a soft, moist dough.
  6. Knead for around 5 minutes.
  7. Place dough back in bowl, covered with a towel. Set in a warm spot to rise for 1 1/2 hours.
  8. The dough should have doubled.
  9. Preheat oven to 350F. After 1 1/2 hours, punch the dough down and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten each ball into 6-7″ oval, about 1/2″ thick. Poke the rolled dough with fork all around.
  10. Brush each piece with whisked egg white and sprinkle with seeds.
  11. To bake place on a baking pan.
  12. Bake 20-25 minutes till golden brown.
  13. Serve with Bourani Baingan & Yogurt Dip or with any other Afghan dish.