Cape Malay Flakey Rooti / Roti /Paratha

4h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sift 5 cups of cake flour into a bowl.
  2. 2Add 4 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.
  3. 3Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
  4. 4Add 1/4 cup of cooking oil to the bowl.
  5. 5Mix the ingredients with a spatula and then rub the oil into the flour mixture using your hand until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  6. 6Add 2 1/2 cups of rapidly boiling water to the mixture, keeping a quarter cup aside.
  7. 7Mix with a spatula, then knead with your hands until the dough comes together on the countertop.
  8. 8Shape the dough into a sausage shape and cut it into about 12 equal pieces.
  9. 9Roll out a piece of dough into a round disk using a rolling pin.
  10. 10Spread butter or margarine over the rolled-out dough.
  11. 11Roll up the buttered dough and give it a slight twist.
  12. 12Roll the twisted dough into an S-shape, then place one part on top of the other.
  13. 13Place the prepared dough balls into a container.
  14. 14Refrigerate the dough for 4 hours, or put it in the freezer for about an hour if in a hurry.
  15. 15Add a little bit of oil to a non-stick pan.
  16. 16Roll out a refrigerated dough ball and add it to the pan to fry.
  17. 17Flip the roti when one side is cooked and golden brown.
  18. 18Place the cooked roti on a plate and cover it with a lid to keep it warm.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Cake Flour
  • 4 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 cup Cooking oil
  • 2.5 cups Boiling water
  • Margarine

Equipment

BowlSifterSpoonHandsCountertopSpatulaNon-stick panContainer with lid

Tips

  • The dough is perfect when it doesn't stick to the countertop, it's not sticky nor too dry.
  • Refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours before frying, or for an hour in the freezer if you are in a hurry.