TAFTOON BREAD

Nan e Taftoon

1 2/3 Cup All Purpose Flour 1/2 Tsp Yeast 1 Tsp Sugar 1/4 Tsp Salt (as you prefer) 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Nigella Seeds, Sesame Seeds PREPARATIONS: 1- Heat a cup of water to 105º - 115º F (40º - 46º C). DIRECTIONS: 1- Pour the hot water into a large bowl. 2- Add yeast, Sugar, salt and vegetable oil and stir thoroughly. 3- Add the flour gradually as you stir and knead. Add more flour if needed. 4- Knead for 7 to 10 minutes on a floured working surface. 5- Place the dough back into the bowl, cover with a lid or plastic wrap. 6- Allow the dough to rise for 40 minutes. 7- Preheat a griddle over medium to high heat. 8- Take a fist full of the dough and roll out on a floured surface using a rolling pin. 9- Place the bread over the griddle and sprinkle with nigella seeds and sesame seeds. 10- Flip the bread.

CALORIES & NUTRITION

TAFTOON BREAD CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Nan e Taftoon or taftan (nan: bread) is a popular Iranian bread. It is low in saturated fat and has no cholesterol. Taftoon contains high amounts of selenium. Selenium can improve the immune system against bacteria and it also can increase the HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol). Taftoon also contains high amounts of thiamine. Thiamine or Vitamin B1 can improve the body's energy level. 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of taftoon bread has 392 calories and 62 fat calories.