#bread addiction

First of all, it was rather tricky to get this flat bread looking pretty for the photo - but I tried. Although it isn't especially a looker, I can assure you that this naan style flat bread is SO unbelievably delicious (as long as you knead it for long enough.)

This recipe has been a revelation to me - not only do I never have to buy overpriced stale shop bought naan bread ever again, but I can make it from stuff I've always got in the cupboard. I eat it with hummus on a regular basis, or chicken skewers and a hot and spicy dhaal. As you can probably tell, I am in love with this bread.

Double the recipe if you're feeding more people. 

Prep Time... 15 mins (tastes best when the dough has been left overnight) 

Cooking Time... 5 mins 

You'll Need...

250g plain flour 

150ml water 

3.5g yeast (I use Allinson Easy Bake Yeast sachets)

1 and a 1/2 tbspn Olive Oil 

1 tbsp chopped black olives 

1 and a 1/2 tbspn thyme leaves 

This Is How We Do It...

1. Mix the flour, yeast, water, olive oil, olives and thyme (basically everything) in a large bowl until a dough begins to form

2. Get in there with your hands, bind everything together and it will soon become a spongy dough

3. On a clean surface sprinkle a bit of flour, begin kneading the dough. Do this for about 10 minutes. (I know it seems ages but it is SO important for the dough to be gorgeous and soft. I always listen to my fave records whilst doing this, and after two songs are up you know you're pretty much done. Pour yourself a glass of wine, it makes the kneading way more enjoyable.) 

4. Once you've kneaded it enough place it in a lightly oiled bowl and cover, pop it in the fridge for an hour or so - or better still over night. 

5. When you want to eat it, tear of a small hand full of mixture for each flat bread. Roll it out with a rolling pin, you want it about 1/2cm thick and about the size of a small pitta bread (sprinkle a bit of flour on your surface if it sticks)

6. Get a frying pan and put it on a medium heat, dry fry your flat bread for about two minutes each side. You're done! Eat whilst warm for yummiest results.