Naan (Indian Flat Bread)

 
                    1/2 cup warm water
                    1 teaspoon sugar
                    2 teaspoons yeast
                    1 egg
                    1/4 cup olive oil
                    1/3 cup plain yogurt
                    1 teaspoon salt
                    2 - 3 cups of flour


                    In a small bowl combine water, sugar and yeast,
                    let sit for 5 minutes or until foamy.

                    In a mixing bowl add egg, oil, yogurt, salt, 2 cups of flour
                    and yeast mixture: mix until combined.  Add additional
                    flour until dough is soft and no longer sticky. Knead for
                    5-7 minutes.  Move dough to a greased bowl, cover and
                    let rise, in a warm place, until doubled.

                    Move dough to a cutting board and knead for 1 minute.
                    Cut dough into 12 even pieces.

                    Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.  When hot add
                    a teaspoon of butter allow to melt then, using a paper
                    towel, spread butter over the pan and wipe it clean.

                    Work with 1 piece of dough at a time, roll the dough as thin
                    as possible.  Fry dough in prepared pan for 2-3 minutes
                    a side.  When cool store in a plastic bag.

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