How to make guyanese oil roti like a pro

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: generic flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

Mix 5 cups of plain flour in a bowl.

Knead the flour for about 4 minutes until it forms a nice soft dough.

Cover the dough with a wet cloth and let it rest for about 20 minutes.

Break the dough into approximate sizes for each roti.

Roll the dough into a cone shape, pushing down in the middle to create a hole.

Flatten the cone to form the roti, ensuring it is as round as possible.

Dust the surface with flour while rolling.

Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot.

Place the roti on the skillet and cook until the sides start to brown.

Oil one side of the roti, then flip it over and oil the other side.

Wait for the roti to rise, looking for bubbles to indicate it's ready.

Flip the roti again to cook the other side until done.

Clap the roti to fluff it up.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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