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Buss Up Shut Roti

Cultural Context

Buss Up Shut Roti, originating from Trinidad and Tobago, is a beloved flatbread traditionally served with curries and stews. The name reflects the way it is torn apart ('buss up') to accompany meals, symbolizing communal eating and sharing. This soft, flaky bread has become a staple in Caribbean cuisine, enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations, and has inspired variations across the region and beyond.

TrinidadianTTside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
room temperature water
ghee

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances flavor and is dairy-free.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while still providing moisture.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda + vinegar

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Self-rising flour simplifies the recipe.

1

Knead 4 cups of all-purpose flour in a bowl.

2

Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar to the flour and mix well.

3

Gradually add room temperature water to the flour mixture until a tacky dough forms.

4

Cover the dough with a warm damp cloth and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

5

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape into balls.

6

Roll each ball into a thin disc, aiming for about 8 inches wide.

7

Brush the rolled dough with a thin layer of ghee.

8

Roll the dough into a cylinder and then coil it into a round shape.

9

Cover the coiled dough and let it rest briefly before cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinbrushdamp clothbench scraper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Buss-Up-ShutBuss Up ShutBuss-Up Roti

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