Flaky Roti

240 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1To a large bowl, sift in five cups of cake flour.
  2. 2To a large bowl, sift in five cups of cake flour.
  3. 3To a large bowl, sift in five cups of cake flour.
  4. 4Add four teaspoons of baking powder.
  5. 5Add four teaspoons of baking powder.
  6. 6Add four teaspoons of baking powder.
  7. 7Add one teaspoon of salt and a quarter cup of cooking oil.
  8. 8Add one teaspoon of salt and a quarter cup of cooking oil.
  9. 9Add one teaspoon of salt and a quarter cup of cooking oil.
  10. 10Mix the ingredients, then rub them through your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  11. 11Mix the ingredients, then rub them through your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  12. 12Mix the ingredients, then rub them through your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  13. 13Add two and a half cups of rapidly boiling water; adjust the quantity if needed based on the flour.
  14. 14Add two and a half cups of rapidly boiling water; adjust the quantity if needed based on the flour.
  15. 15Add two and a half cups of rapidly boiling water; adjust the quantity if needed based on the flour.
  16. 16Once the dough is manageable and cool enough, bring it together with your hand or on the countertop.
  17. 17Once the dough is manageable and cool enough, bring it together with your hand or on the countertop.
  18. 18Once the dough is manageable and cool enough, bring it together with your hand or on the countertop.
  19. 19Shape the dough into a sausage and cut it into 12 equal parts.
  20. 20Shape the dough into a sausage and cut it into 12 equal parts.
  21. 21Shape the dough into a sausage and cut it into 12 equal parts.
  22. 22Roll out each part into a disc.
  23. 23Roll out each part into a disc.
  24. 24Roll out each part into a disc.
  25. 25Spread Rama Original margarine (or a similar 70% fat brick margarine) onto the rolled-out dough.
  26. 26Spread Rama Original margarine (or a similar 70% fat brick margarine) onto the rolled-out dough.
  27. 27Spread Rama Original margarine (or a similar 70% fat brick margarine) onto the rolled-out dough.
  28. 28Roll up the dough.
  29. 29Roll up the dough.
  30. 30Roll up the dough.
  31. 31Twist the rolled dough.
  32. 32Twist the rolled dough.
  33. 33Twist the rolled dough.
  34. 34Form an S-shape by rolling the twisted dough inwards towards each other.
  35. 35Form an S-shape by rolling the twisted dough inwards towards each other.
  36. 36Form an S-shape by rolling the twisted dough inwards towards each other.
  37. 37Place one part of the S-shape on top of the other to create a small bola, which forms buttery layers.
  38. 38Place one part of the S-shape on top of the other to create a small bola, which forms buttery layers.
  39. 39Place one part of the S-shape on top of the other to create a small bola, which forms buttery layers.
  40. 40Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of four hours.
  41. 41Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of four hours.
  42. 42Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of four hours.
  43. 43Once the dough is set, roll it out into a disc on the counter.
  44. 44Once the dough is set, roll it out into a disc on the counter.
  45. 45Once the dough is set, roll it out into a disc on the counter.
  46. 46Toast the roti in a non-stick pan until it starts to bubble, then toss it over.
  47. 47Toast the roti in a non-stick pan until it starts to bubble, then toss it over.
  48. 48Toast the roti in a non-stick pan until it starts to bubble, then toss it over.
  49. 49Remove the roti from the pan, place it on the counter, and clap it together to achieve the desired texture.
  50. 50Remove the roti from the pan, place it on the counter, and clap it together to achieve the desired texture.
  51. 51Remove the roti from the pan, place it on the counter, and clap it together to achieve the desired texture.

Ingredients

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