Buss Up Shot Roti

55m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine brown sugar, salt, flour, and baking powder in a bowl.
  2. 2Gradually add warm water to form a shaggy dough.
  3. 3Knead the dough for 2 to 3 minutes; it should remain slightly sticky.
  4. 4Add oil to the dough and work it in.
  5. 5Let the dough rest for 20 to 30 minutes, covered.
  6. 6Split the dough into 5 to 6 balls, depending on your pan size.
  7. 7Mix coconut oil and butter.
  8. 8Spread the dough balls out on a floured surface, making them as large as possible.
  9. 9Cover the dough with the coconut oil and butter mixture and sprinkle with flour.
  10. 10Create one tear and fold the dough on itself clockwise.
  11. 11Fold the last triangle of dough and seal the bottom.
  12. 12Use your finger to press down on the middle of the dough.
  13. 13Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before rolling out.
  14. 14Roll out the roti to roughly the same size as your pan.
  15. 15Brush the pan with oil and cook the roti on medium to high heat for 40 to 45 seconds.
  16. 16Flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
  17. 17Flip again after 15 seconds, and then flip once more.
  18. 18To expose the layers, give the roti a good old clap.

Ingredients

  • 480 g plain flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 425 ml warm water
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • flour for rolling
  • oil for brushing

Equipment

bowlpanrolling pinbrush

Tips

  • Let the dough rest for 20 to 30 minutes before splitting it into balls.
  • Let the dough rest for 30 minutes after making the balls before rolling it out.
  • The dough should be sticky, not dry.