Long before I was here, hands like these were making the same movements.
I’m just continuing them.
South African Durban Roti 🇿🇦
Ingredients:
• 4 cups cake flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil, butter or ghee (plus extra for brushing)
• ±1½ cups boiling water
Method:
Mix flour and salt. Add oil and rub through.
Gradually add boiling water and knead into a soft dough.
Divide into 3 large balls, roll into logs, divide into smaller balls and roll thin.
Cook on a hot flat pan until golden brown on both sides. Brush with butter as you flip. Flip 3 times.
Best served with curry and shared by hand.
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