Bangladeshi Naan

Ingredients

 * 1½ pkg active dry yeast
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * 4¼ cups all purpose flour
 * 1½ tsp salt
 * ½ 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.
 * 2) Let stand about 5 minutes until foamy.
 * 3) Sift flour and salt into large bowl.
 * 4) Make a well in center.
 * 5) Add egg and yogurt to yeast mixture.
 * 6) Add 5 tbsp warm water.
 * 7) Stir and pour into the well in the flour.
 * 8) Stir from center until mixed to a smooth batter.
 * 9) Stir in ghee.
 * 10) Knead on board 15 – 20 minutes or about 2 minutes in food processor.
 * 11) Dough should be elastic but not sticky.
 * 12) Put in covered bowl and allow to rise until double (about one hour).
 * 13) Divide ball into eight pieces.
 * 14) Knead each lightly, flatten ball, pull into an oval forming a sort of pear shape.
 * 15) Put on baking sheet(s), cover with damp cloth, allow to rise about 15 minutes.
 * 16) Brush with ghee and sprinkle with seeds (optional).
 * 17) Bake in pre-heated 450°F oven for 8 – 10 minutes until golden brown.