Homemade Naan Bread

Naan is a traditional Central and south-East Asian bread
that is baked in a special oven, called a tandoor.
It is typically made with flour, water, yeast and yogurt,
which gives it its traditionally soft texture.
It is a bit similar to pita bread,
if you have never had naan and are
looking for something to compare it to.

Ingredients:
4 cups bread flour
1/2 ounce (5 tsp) active dry yeast
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp carraway seeds
1 1/2 cups warm water

Directions:
In a large bowl, stir together flour, yeast,
salt, cumin and carraway seeds.
Add water and stir until a soft dough forms,
pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
Add an additional tablespoon or
two of water, if necessary.
Working within the bowl,
knead dough until smooth and elastic.
Divide dough into three balls and place
on a large sheet of parchment paper.
Let stand, uncovered, for 1 hour
(add 15 minutes if room is chilly).
Roll dough out into 10-inch rounds.
Let rest for about 5 minutes.
Spray or brush the bottom of a large skillet
thoroughly with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
Cook each naan until browned, about 5 minutes,
before turning to brown the other side. Serve warm.
Makes 3 large naan.