Bangladeshi Naan

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 pkg active dry yeast
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour
 * 1 1/2 tsp salt
 * 1/2 cup yogurt
 * 1 lightly beaten egg
 * 5 tbsp melted ghee (or clarified butter)
 * 2 tbsp poppy or sesame seeds

Directions

 * 1) Put yeast, sugar and 5 tbsp water in small bowl. Stir. Let stand about 5 minutes until foamy.
 * 2) Sift flour and salt into large bowl. Make a well in center.
 * 3) Add egg and yogurt to yeast mixture. Add 5 tbsp warm water. Stir and pour into the well in the flour. Stir from center until mixed to a smooth batter.
 * 4) Stir in ghee.
 * 5) Knead on board 15-20 minutes or about 2 minutes in food processor. Dough should be elastic but not sticky.
 * 6) Put in covered bowl and allow to rise until double (about one hour).
 * 7) Divide ball into eight pieces. Knead each lightly, flatten ball, pull into an oval forming a sort of pear shape.
 * 8) Put on baking sheet(s), cover with damp cloth, allow to rise about 15 minutes.
 * 9) Brush with ghee and sprinkle with seeds. (Optional)
 * 10) Bake in pre-heated 450 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.