Roomali Roti

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"A tender and delicious flatbread from Central India."

PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 20 Min

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 6 rotis

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup water

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DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, sift together flour and salt. Add oil and mix in with a fork until flour is crumbly. Mix in water until the dough pulls together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Cover and set aside for 45 minutes.
Knead dough again until smooth; divide into six equal parts. Form each part into a round. Roll out each round as thinly as possible; dust with flour to keep from sticking.
Invert a heavy cast iron pan over burner and heat. Spread roti over pan and cook. Roti will cook in 40 to 50 seconds. Tiny black spots will appear when it is finished. Fold Roti and serve hot.

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Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Yummum

We really enjoyed these. Found it a bit difficult to roll thinly, and I was surprised by how crispy they were. The roti at our favourite restaurant is soft and pliable. Does anyone have a suggestion on how I might make these so they come out soft?

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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2005 by JVILLALON

My whole family loves this bread! Good made with all white or half white/half wheat flour. I cook it on a very hot non-stick griddle. Make sure you roll out the dough as thin as possible! Great with spicy Indian dishes.

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Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2006 by opal~/~dragonfly

This is my # 1 favorite recipe from this site! I have made this many, many times for my 3 year old. He says, "Make some rollie, please, Momma." Thanks for posting this great, easy, and wonderful tasting recipe! (Reminds me of a tortilla, we eat it with butter).

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