Cross-Over Naan and a Expanding Your Hospitality

Many of you may know that my all time favorite food is Indian food, so it shouldn't surprising that my favorite bread is probably naan, the warm, chewy inspiration of Indian Cuisine. I'm also very into hybrid or cross-over foods. What's more interesting than Greek Chow Mein or African Ice Cream? I'm not sure what this naan is - Indian crossed with...? You'll have to give me your opinion. Maybe Indian Greek? :-)

By the way - this dish is a tantalizing company food. It's pretty easy to impress with naan. Maybe this conversation will tempt you to pull out your old hospitality hat and invite someone over this weekend! See what you can do for peace, love, and the kingdom of God - by having a "cross-over" meal. Invite someone who's not like you, and see how much you can enjoy their company!

Garlic Chive Naan

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 cup warm water
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons Vegannaise
2 teaspoons salt
4 ½ cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons minced garlic, optional
¼ cup chives
oil

1. Mix all but chives, garlic and oil. Mix in food processor or dough machine for 2-3 minutes, then allow to rise, covered, for 1-2 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 500 and grease a large cookie sheet. Mix in chives and garlic and tear into 6 balls. With oiled hands, stretch and push each ball into a large flattened piece. It doesn't need to be real even or smooth, but try to avoid many holes.

3. Place on oiled cookie sheet and bake for 3-4 minutes, then flip and bake for another 3-4 minutes.