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Submitted by punainenkettu on May 2, 2010 - 8:49pm Peshwari Naan, Scones & baking stone questionI just wanted to share some of my recent efforts! I do have a question about baking stones however. Previously I have been able to get by with just baking sheets but the Naan bread obviously needs the stone to come out right. Problem is I really can't afford to buy one. I thought however I had seen somewhere that there was something else I could use (A tile of some sort) but what is it and how do you season it? Any suggestions would be great. Here are my photos...
Peshwari Naan - Coconut stuffed flatbread
The recipe called for a very long rise (4-6 hours) with only an initial knead and one at the end before shaping which I thought was odd does anyone know why? For anyone who is interested in Naan bread (or Indian food in general) I highly suggest watching the video here. She walks you through it step by step showing how to get the stuffing inside and offering tips along the way. I found it very helpful. I made a different stuffing of macerated coconut, toasted sesame seeds and ground almonds but the principle is the same. http://www.youtube.com/user/Manjulaskitchen#p/search/5/MAes6vlfN-E
And my Scones
They were cranberry orange scones and I almost messed them up because I added too much liquid...
Luckily because of this site I knew I could fix it so I was patient and just added flour until I got it right.
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baking stones
before I broke out the cash
and purchased a stone
I used unglazed ceramic tiles
info here:
http://www.dogwoodceramics.com/Products/unglazed_ceramic_bisque_tiles.htm
That's it!
Thank you! That is just what I was looking for I just couldn't remember. What did you do to season it?
ceramic tiles
I bought a box of 4" x 4" tiles
washed six with warm soapy water
and made a pallet of them
in the oven
occasionally I;'d break one
but since I had a whole box
(really cheap too)
I could just haul a new one out
Don't need to season
You can also get quarry tiles at your local hardware store, or an expensive pizza stone at Target, the big box retailer. I've seen them for about US$15.
I've wanted to, but never
I've wanted to, but never tried to make naan. Your naan and scones look very good. Thank you for the video.
As for the baking tiles, I don't have experience with them. But if you do a search on here, you will find a lot of info.
My stone was a freebie from my parents. I was helping my dad look for something and there was this stone. My parents just said, "it was a gift but we don't really see the use, if you..." I didn't let them finish.
Baking tiles
For many years and many fine loaves I used quary tiles. Mine are very well -seasoned and they fit into my oven just right. After years of use, they sometimes become a bit brittle. It is a good substitute for a baking stone . Also, turns out some fine pizzas. Your scones are beautiful !
Hmmm...
I have made Naan in a cast iron skillet with good results, right on the stovetop.