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Flaky Roti Canai Recipe

Flaky Roti Canai Recipe: Unlock the Secret to Perfect Layers

Discover the Flaky Roti Canai Recipe, a quick and easy dish celebrating the art of layered flaky bread.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 14 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use bread flour for chewier consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Essential for flavor and dough structure
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Hydrates the flour
  • 1/2 cup Room Temperature Water Add as needed to adjust consistency
For Coating and Layering
  • 1/4 cup Oil For coating and layering
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (optional) Adds flavor when layering

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • fork
  • non-stick skillet
  • plastic wrap
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine all-purpose flour and sea salt in a large bowl. Gradually pour in boiling water while mixing with a fork to create clumps. Add room temperature water to form a scraggly dough.
  2. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Transfer the rested dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Divide into 8 portions and roll into balls.
  4. Coat each dough ball lightly with oil and place on a plate, ensuring they don't touch. Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Flatten one dough ball and stretch it into a thin circle. Drizzle oil over the surface and roll tightly to form a tube, then coil into a spiral shape.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of oil, and cook one roti for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  7. Stack the cooked roti on a plate and cover with a kitchen towel. Serve warm, either alone or with curry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different fillings or toppings for added flavor!

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