Noni Afghani Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups warm water
- 0.25 ounce active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup corn oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp caraway seed
How to make Noni Afghani (Afghan Bread):
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup warm water and sugar.
- Sprinkle the yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
- Place flour in a large bowl, and stir in salt.
- Make a well in the center, and pour in the corn oil and yeast mixture.
- Add the remaining water in small amounts until you have a soft moist dough that can be handled.
- Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead for at least 5 minutes.
- Return to the bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Deflate the risen dough, and divide into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball with a rolling pin so it is oval shaped, about 6 inches long, and 1/2 inch thick.
- Use a fork or dull knife to draw three lines on the top of each loaf.
- Place the loaves on a baking sheet.
- Mix together the egg and remaining tablespoon of water; brush the tops of the loaves with the mixture.
- Sprinkle caraway seeds over the tops, if using.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the loaves are shiny and golden brown.
- Noni Afghani (Afghan Bread) is ready to serve.
- Enjoy!