Noni Afghani
This bread is soft and tender. My Afghani friend says it tastes better than store-bought bread.
It's an easy recipe to make.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 30, 2026Share
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This bread is soft and tender. My Afghani friend says it tastes better than store-bought bread.
It's an easy recipe to make.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 9
1.5 cups warm water
1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1.25 teaspoons salt, or to taste
0.25 cup corn oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon caraway seed
Instructions
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1
Mix 0.5 cups warm water and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl. Add 1 (.25 ounce) envelope yeast and let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
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2
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour and 1.25 teaspoons salt. Make a hole in the center and pour in 0.25 cup corn oil and the yeast mixture. Add 1 cup warm water gradually until the dough is soft. Knead for 5 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1.5 hours.
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3
Heat the oven to 175°C. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape into balls.
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4
Roll each ball into an oval shape, about 6 inches long and 0.5 inches thick. Draw 3 lines on top. Brush with a mixture of 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon caraway seed on top.
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5
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the loaves are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 8g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 23mg
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Sodium 375mg
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Total Carbohydrate 50g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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