Roti / Chapati Flatbread

Step 1: Combine & knead

Roti dough

  • Whole wheat flour
    100 g
  • Bread flour, or all-purpose
    75 g
  • Water, hot or boiling
    130 g
  • Salt, optional
    3 g

Add the flours, salt, and boiling water to the bowl along with the water. Mix the dough with a spoon until it becomes a cohesive mass.

Using your knuckles, the dough for 6-8 minutes then roll into a ball.

A tip here is to dip your hand in the water to prevent sticking and incorporate a bit more water into the dough.

To see if you are done kneading, perform the .

After kneading you have three options:

  1. Portion and roll out right away.

  2. Cover with plastic wrap and let at room temp for .5 to 3 hours. This will allow the dough to relax.

  3. Cover and store in the fridge (up to a few days) until you are ready to cook.