How Do You Make Guyanese Roti?

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.

Combine all-purpose flour, water, a little sugar, and a pinch of salt to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into small balls.

For each ball, roll it out into a small circle.

Brush the circle with oil and sprinkle lightly with more flour.

Roll the oiled circle into a log.

Coil the log into a spiral and flatten it into a disc.

Roll the disc into a larger thin circle.

Cook the rolled dough on a preheated ungreased tawa or cast iron griddle, flipping until golden brown and puffed on both sides.

Wrap the freshly cooked roti in a clean kitchen towel immediately after cooking to trap the steam and soften it.

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