Indian Naan Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine yeast and sugar in small bowl.
2. 2
   Add water and stir well and let rest until foamy, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Stire together the flour and salt in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the mixture and butter.
5. 5
   Mix together with fingers until a smooth doughs form that is just slightly sticky, working in additional flour if needed.
6. 6
   Transfer dough to flightly floured board and knead for 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Oil a small bowl with the remaining teaspoon of butter and place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat.
8. 8
   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towl and let rest in a warm draft-free area until doubled in dize, about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Preheat oven and griddle (or baking stone) to 400 degrees F.
10. 10
    Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and transfer to lightly floured work surface.
11. 11
    Using a lightly floured rolling pin, gently roll each portion dough into a circle.
12. 12
    5-6 inches in diameter.
13. 13
    Optional: Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with seeds.
14. 14
    Using a heatproof basting brush, lightly coat the griddle/stone with a little vegetable oil and quickly place dough onto the griddle.
15. 15
    Bake until light golden brown and puffed, 8 - 10 minutes.
16. 16
    Remove bread and bake remaining rounds.
17. 17
    Serve bread hot or warm.