Pane nang dello Xinjiang

Ingredienti

• All Purpose Flour / Maida - 1 1/2 cups
• Salt - 3/4 tsp
• Sugar-2 tbs
• Instant Yeast-1 tsp
• Butter - 1 tbs
• Yogurt / Curd - 2 tbs
• Water - 1/4 cup
• Milk Wash
• Sesame Seeds for topping

Preparazione

1. 1

   In a bowl mix together flour, sugar, salt and instant yeast.

2. 2

   Add in butter and yogurt and mix well.

3. 3

   Add water to make a soft dough. If needed add a tsp to tablespoon of water extra.

4. 4

   Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Knead the dough for a minute or two and cover and set aside until double in volume.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 250°C.

7. 7

   Punch the dough down, shape it into a ball.

8. 8

   Now press it with your fingers to make a large disc which is thicker on the edges and thinner in the middle.

9. 9

   Using a cookie press or bottom of the cup, make designs in the centre of the dic. You can also use a fork to do that.

10. 10

    Apply milk wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

11. 11

    Gently slide the shaped bread into the hot tray in the oven.

12. 12

    Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until golden.

13. 13

    Serve it hot out of oven or at room temperature.