Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Hot Water

   Turn on your kettle to boil water. Once boiled, let it sit for a couple of minutes so it's hot but not boiling.

2. 2.Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a bowl, add 2 cups of flour. Sifting is not required but can be done if preferred.

3. 3.Add Fats

   Add 20 grams (2 tablespoons) of soft butter and 2 tablespoons of canola oil to the flour in the bowl.

4. 4.Season the Mixture

   Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour, butter, and oil mixture.

5. 5.Add Water and Mix

   Carefully add 250 milliliters (1 cup) of hot (not boiling) water to the mixture. Use a fork to quickly combine the ingredients until a rough dough forms, as the mixture is still hot.

6. 6.Knead the Dough

   Once the dough comes together, remove it from the bowl and knead it for a couple of minutes on a clean surface until it becomes super soft and has an almost pillowy texture. Press the top of the dough to check its consistency.

7. 7.Divide the Dough

   Divide the kneaded dough into 6 to 8 equal pieces using a dough scraper or knife.

8. 8.Form Dough Balls

   Roll each divided piece of dough into a smooth ball and set them aside.

9. 9.Preheat Pan

   Place a frying pan on a medium-high heat to warm up while you roll out the rotis.

10. 10.Roll Out Rotis

    Lightly dust your rolling surface with flour. Take one dough ball, press it out with the palm of your hand to form a small disk, then lightly dust the top with flour. Begin rolling it out with a rolling pin, flipping it over and giving it a quarter turn as you roll, until it is a couple of millimeters thick and forms an oval or round shape.

11. 11.Cook First Side

    Carefully transfer the freshly rolled roti to the hot pan, ensuring it lies flat without overlapping. Cook until small pockets of steam and a few bubbles emerge on the surface.

12. 12.Flip and Butter

    Once bubbles appear, flip the roti over using tongs. Brush the cooked side with some melted butter.

13. 13.Cook Second Side

    Wait for the roti to develop little air bubbles again on the buttered side, then flip it over once more.

14. 14.Finish Cooking

    Cook until the roti has a few toasted brown spots on both sides. Remove the cooked roti from the pan and place it on a plate lined with a clean tea towel to keep it warm while you cook the remaining rotis.