Nan (Pakistani Flat Bread)

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 13

Delicious Nan (Pakistani Flat Bread) recipe for your meals

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

25 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

160

Sugar

Fat

Nan (Pakistani Flat Bread) is a traditional Pakistani bread that is eaten with almost every meal. It's a flatbread that's easy to make and goes well with curries, soups, stews, or can be simply eaten on its own. The bread is known for its versatility, and there are many different variations of it. The dough is made with whole wheat flour, and it's an excellent source of fiber, protein, and minerals. Making this bread at home is an excellent way to control the ingredients and avoid additives that are often found in store-bought bread.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix warm water, honey, and yeast. Cover the bowl and leave it for 10 minutes.
2.	Add salt, butter, and whole wheat flour in the bowl.
3.	Mix all ingredients until forming a dough.
4.	Knead the dough until it's soft and elastic.
5.	Cover the bowl with a towel and leave it for 15 minutes. In the meantime, heat the oven to 500°F.
6.	Cut the dough into four pieces and roll out each piece into a flatbread, using flour to prevent sticking.
7.	Place the flatbread on a baking sheet and bake it in oven until brown, about 5 minutes on each side.

PROS

Nan (Pakistani Flat Bread) is a versatile bread that can be eaten with any meal.
It’s easy and quick to make at home.

It’s a healthy bread option as it’s made with whole wheat flour and is great for digestion.

CONS

Nan (Pakistani Flat Bread) dough can be harder to handle than other bread doughs.
The bread can become dry if overcooked.

It’s not ideal for people who are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Nan (Pakistani Flat Bread) is a great choice for those who are trying to lose weight as it’s low in calories and rich in fiber. Fiber helps to keep the gastrointestinal tract healthy and prevent constipation.
Whole wheat flour used in this recipe is a great source of vitamin B and E.

	1 cup warm water
	2 tablespoons unsalted butter
	1 tablespoon dry yeast
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 tablespoon honey
	2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour ( approx )