Naan Bread

Makes about thirthy 6-inch rounds:

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs baking powder
1-1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 eggs
2 Tbs oil

Combine dry ingredients in large bowl and blend thoroughly. Make a well in center and add remaining ingredients. Mix until dough is somewhat sticky; add warm water if necessary. Turn onto floured board and knead until dough is elastic. Pinch off pieces about the size of golf balls and place on large buttered pan.

Cover with damp cloth and let rest 1 hour. Dough may be refriggerated at this point for baking later.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Pat balls into thin circles about 6 inches in diameter. Place on baking sheet and bake until bread puffs and is lightly browned, 2-1/2 to 4 minutes. Serve hot.

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