Lacha Paratha Buns

50 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk together warm water, milk, sugar, salt, baking soda, and egg.
  2. 2Add all-purpose flour and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it's smooth and springy.
  3. 3Add melted ghee or butter to the dough.
  4. 4Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  5. 5Cut the dough into equal parts and form them into tight dough balls.
  6. 6Add some ghee to a baking dish and place the dough balls in it.
  7. 7Cover and let the dough rest for another 10 minutes.
  8. 8Roll and stretch each dough ball super thinly until it's almost see-through.
  9. 9Add some more ghee and a little bit of flour to the rolled-out dough.
  10. 10Fold and roll the dough layer after layer until you build beautiful spirals.
  11. 11Cover and rest the dough for another 10 minutes.
  12. 12Gently press down each dough ball to spread it slightly.
  13. 13Cook the paratha covered on medium-low heat until all the layers are cooked through and crispy.
  14. 14Smack the cooked paratha to separate the layers.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (if needed)
  • 1 cup Warm water
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons Melted ghee, butter or oil

Equipment

Mixing bowlWhiskDough hookGlass bowlPlastic wrapKnifeRolling pinBaking dishFrying panLidSpatula

Tips

  • If the dough breaks or tears, just mend it back together.
  • Ensure the dough is rolled super thinly until it's almost see-through.