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
