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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.

In a bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon milk powder.

Mix well to combine for about a minute.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil and mix.

Gradually add 1 and 1/4 cups of water to bring the dough together, squeezing until the flour is saturated but not too sticky.

Use a knuckle press method to smooth the dough about 10 times on each side.

Add another tablespoon of oil and press it into the dough.

Let the dough rest for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into three pieces, shape into balls, and let rest covered.

Combine butter and oil until well blended.

On a floured surface, press to flatten each ball and roll out into a 10-inch round.

Rub 1 tablespoon of butter on the surface of the dough and sprinkle with flour.

Cut from the center to about 4 o'clock and roll around, tucking the ends in to form a wrap.

Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.

Let the wrapped dough rest covered for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Roll out one piece of dough on a floured surface, not too thin.

Place the dough in a hot pan on low heat, brush with the butter-oil mixture, and flip.

Cook for about 10-15 seconds, flipping again and pressing the edges to ensure even cooking until golden brown and puffed up.

Remove from the pan and keep wrapped to steam.

Repeat with the larger piece of dough, cooking on high heat until it has color and puffs up.

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