Flaky South African Roti Recipe

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🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option and has a similar texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk provides a dairy-free option.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Self-rising flour simplifies the ingredient list.

Welcome to the channel and introduction.

Add 1 kilogram of white bread flour to a mixing bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the flour.

Add 1 heaped tablespoon of baking powder and mix slightly.

Create a well in the middle of the flour mixture.

Pour in about 1/2 cup of oil into the well.

Estimate and add about 0.5 liters of room temperature water, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes on a clean counter without any flour or oil.

Flour the surface generously and roll the dough into a large disc about 5 millimeters thick.

Spread a generous layer of margarine on the entire disk of dough.

Roll the dough up from one side to form a log.

Twist the rolled dough into a spiral shape.

Cut the twisted dough into 18 pieces to form balls.

Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a Tupperware.

Put the Tupperware in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to harden the margarine.

After 30 minutes, flour the surface again and roll each ball out individually.

Spread more margarine on each rolled disc before rolling it up again.

Stretch the rolled dough slightly and fold it into a worm shape.

Fold the worm shape into a coil and place it on top of itself to form a ball.

Place the balls in the freezer for about 1 hour or in the fridge overnight if preparing in advance.

Heat a non-stick crepe pan on medium-high heat without adding flour.

Roll out each ball to the size of the pan.

Once the pan is warm, place the roti in the pan to fry.

Watch for bubbles forming on the roti, indicating it is cooking properly.

Rotate the roti to ensure it puffs up and cooks evenly.

Remove the cooked roti from the pan and check for layers and lightness.

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