Flaky Roti

4h
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1To a large bowl, sift in five cups of cake flour.
  2. 2Add four teaspoons of baking powder.
  3. 3Add one teaspoon of salt and a quarter cup of cooking oil.
  4. 4Mix the ingredients, then rub them through your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  5. 5Add two and a half cups of rapidly boiling water; adjust the quantity if needed based on the flour.
  6. 6Once the dough is manageable and cool enough, bring it together with your hand or on the countertop.
  7. 7Shape the dough into a sausage and cut it into 12 equal parts.
  8. 8Roll out each part into a disc.
  9. 9Spread Rama Original margarine (or a similar 70% fat brick margarine) onto the rolled-out dough.
  10. 10Roll up the dough.
  11. 11Twist the rolled dough.
  12. 12Form an S-shape by rolling the twisted dough inwards towards each other.
  13. 13Place one part of the S-shape on top of the other to create a small bola, which forms buttery layers.
  14. 14Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of four hours.
  15. 15Once the dough is set, roll it out into a disc on the counter.
  16. 16Toast the roti in a non-stick pan until it starts to bubble, then toss it over.
  17. 17Remove the roti from the pan, place it on the counter, and clap it together to achieve the desired texture.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups cake flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup cooking oil
  • 2.5 cups rapidly boiling water
  • Rama Original margarine (70% fat brick)

Equipment

large bowlnon-stick pancountertop

Tips

  • Add baking powder for a crispy outside and soft, light, fluffy inside texture.
  • Use rapidly boiling water, not warm or lukewarm.
  • The amount of water may vary depending on the flour used.
  • Do not use spread margarine; use a 70% fat brick margarine like Rama Original.
  • Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 4 hours to relax it, solidify the butter, and improve texture.