Indian Naan Bread

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Not only is this a great addition to a traditional indian meal, it's also delicious with lamb, vegetarian or a curry/cumin dish. this is emeril's recipe that came with my cast iron pizza/griddle pan! time indicated does not include rising time.

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Steps

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Combine yeast and sugar in small bowl.

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Add water and stir well and let rest until foamy , about 5 minutes.

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Stire together the flour and salt in a large bowl.

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Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the mixture and butter.

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Mix together with fingers until a smooth doughs form that is just slightly sticky , working in additional flour if needed.

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Transfer dough to flightly floured board and knead for 3 minutes.

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Oil a small bowl with the remaining teaspoon of butter and place the dough in the bowl , turning to coat.

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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.

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Preheat oven and griddle to 400 degrees f.

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Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and transfer to lightly floured work surface.

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Using a lightly floured rolling pin , gently roll each portion dough into a circle.

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5-6 inches in diameter.

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Optional: brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with seeds.

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Using a heatproof basting.

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Ingredients

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active dry yeast, sugar, warm water, flour, salt, butter, vegetable oil, mixed seeds