Soft and Tasty Rotis

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

In a mixing bowl, add 3 cups (375g) of all-purpose wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 3 tablespoons of melted salted butter. Gradually add 400ml of boiling hot water, mixing with a spoon to combine the ingredients, as the mixture will be very hot.

Step 2: Knead the Dough

Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, knead the dough in the bowl for at least 2 minutes until it forms a soft, non-sticky ball. If the dough is too sticky, add a little dry flour and continue kneading until it reaches the perfect consistency.

Step 3: Divide and Shape the Dough

Place the kneaded dough onto a workbench. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a long cylinder. Then, cut each cylinder into 6 equal pieces, creating 12 dough portions in total.

Step 4: Form Dough Disks

Take each cut dough piece and form it into a round disk by gently twisting and pressing it down. Arrange the formed disks on the workbench and keep them covered with a cloth to prevent them from drying out.

Step 5: Roll Out the Rotis

Lightly dust your workbench with dry flour. Take one dough disk, dust it lightly with dry flour on both sides, and gently flatten it with your fingers. Using a rolling pin, roll out the disk into a thin, round roti. Ensure to dust the rolling pin with flour if it starts to stick, rather than adding too much flour to the roti itself.

Step 6: Toast the Rotis

Heat a flat pan on medium heat. Once the pan is hot, place the first rolled roti onto it. Allow it to toast until bubbles start to appear on top and the roti begins to rise slightly. Once bubbles appear, flip the roti over.

Step 7: Apply Butter and Finish Cooking

After flipping, brush melted salted butter generously over the cooked side of the roti. Flip it again and brush butter on the other side. You will notice the roti puffing up beautifully. Flip it one more time and cook for about 5-6 seconds until golden brown spots appear on both sides. Remove the cooked roti and place it on a plate. Repeat this process for all remaining rotis.

Step 8: Serve and Enjoy

Once all the rotis are cooked, stack them on a plate. The rotis should be soft and flaky. Serve them warm with your favorite curries or dishes.

• Use boiling hot water to form a soft dough.

• Initially mix the hot dough with a spoon to avoid burning your hands.

• Knead the dough quickly while it's still warm.

• Add a little dry flour if the dough is too sticky after kneading.

• Keep the dough disks covered to prevent them from drying out.

• When rolling, use the weight of the rolling pin and avoid pressing too hard.

• Always apply dry flour to your rolling pin to prevent sticking, rather than excessive flour on the roti itself.