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Southeast Asian flatbread


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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 12 hours (including resting)
  • Yield: 10 pieces
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

SEO Optimized Description: Discover the secrets to making Roti Canai, the iconic Southeast Asian flatbread celebrated for its soft, flaky layers and versatility. This easy-to-follow recipe uses pantry staples and delivers authentic, restaurant-quality results perfect for pairing with curries or savoring on its own.


Ingredients

  • 4 cups (520 g) bread flour
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 3 tbsp (40 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 1¼ cups (310 ml) water
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

  • Combine flour, salt, egg, melted butter, condensed milk, and water in a mixing bowl.
  • Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth, rest for 10 minutes, and knead again for 5 minutes.

2. Divide and Coat:

  • Divide the dough into 10 balls.
  • Coat each with butter, place in a buttered container, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

3. Shape the Roti:

  • Flatten a dough ball, stretch it thin, and butter it as needed.
  • Fold into a wrinkled log, roll it into a circle, and rest for 10 minutes.

4. Cook the Roti:

  • Flatten the dough into a 10–15 cm circle.
  • Cook on a buttered pan over medium heat, flipping once, until golden.
  • Squeeze gently to fluff and keep warm under a cloth.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, replace butter with margarine and omit the egg.
  • To enhance flakiness, handle the dough with care and ensure generous buttering during shaping.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Malaysian, Sri Lankan