Roti Chapati Flatbread

🥘 Ingredients

• bread flour
  75 g
• ghee
• salt
  3 g
• water
  130 g
• whole wheat flour
  100 g

🍳 Cookware

• bowl
• rolling pin
• cast iron

1. 1

   Add whole wheat flour , bread flour , salt , and boiling water to a bowl .

   whole wheat flour: 100 g, bread flour: 75 g, salt: 3 g, water: 130 g
2. 2

   Mix the dough with a spoon until it becomes a cohesive mass.
3. 3

   Using your knuckles, knead the dough for 6-8 minutes.
4. 4

   Roll the dough into a ball.
5. 5

   Dip your hand in the water to prevent sticking and incorporate a bit more water into the dough.
6. 6

   Perform the gluten window test to see if you are done kneading.
7. 7

   Portion and roll out the dough right away.
8. 8

   Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for .5 to 3 hours to allow the dough to relax.
9. 9

   Cover and store the dough in the fridge for up to a few days until ready to cook.
10. 10

    Sprinkle some bread flour over a work surface.

    bread flour
11. 11

    Portion the dough into 10 30-gram portions.
12. 12

    Using a rolling pin , roll each dough ball into an even circle about 6 to 7 inches (15 to 18 cm) in diameter.
13. 13

    Roll in one direction, then rotate 45 degrees, and repeat that process until a reasonably circular roti is formed.
14. 14

    Lightly dust each flattened roti with bread flour .

    bread flour
15. 15

    Set aside.
16. 16

    Place a cast iron over medium-high heat gas stove to preheat for a few minutes (450-475°F/232-246°C is the ideal surface temp).
17. 17

    Flap a rolled roti in between your hands to dust off excess flour.
18. 18

    Gently place the roti into the hot pan.
19. 19

    Cook on one side for 40 to 50 seconds until there is light bubbling and browning.
20. 20

    Flip and cook for another 15 seconds.
21. 21

    Remove the pan from the heat and place the roti on the open flame until it puffs up.
22. 22

    If an open flame is not available, continue cooking in the pan for an additional 30-45 seconds.
23. 23

    The roti should still puff up some.
24. 24

    Immediately remove the roti from the heat.
25. 25

    Set aside in a clean towel or foil to keep warm while cooking the remaining roti.
26. 26

    Optionally spread ghee or clarified butter on the roti before serving, or eat it as a side dish.

    ghee
27. 27

    Place the cooked roti in a plastic bag for up to 1-2 days on the counter to store.
28. 28

    Freeze the roti in the bag for longer storage.
29. 29

    Reheat from frozen by microwaving for 20 seconds.