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Chapati: Soft, Flaky, and Layered | Easy Recipe

 Chapati: Soft, Flaky, and Layered | Easy Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups flour 
  • 1/2 cup sugar 
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 3 tbsp oil (any - we used canola oil)
  • water

Instructions:

  • In a mixing bowl, add 5 cups of flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 3 tbsp oil and give it a quick mix 
  • Then add in water, little by little (we used just under 2 cups of water) and allow mixer to continue mixing until a dough like consistency forms
  • When the dough for, oil the while dough,  cover and set aside for 30 minutes
  • Form dough into a long piece and cut into 10 smaller pieces
  • Shape each of those pieces into a circular shape
  • Cover and set aside for 10 minutes
  • One at a time, roll out each piece into a medium round shape and brush some oil on it
    • Option 1: Roll dough from top to bottom into a rope like shape, bang to lengthen, form the "rope" into a circular shape, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes OR
    • Option 2: fold all four side of the dough towards the middle to create a square shape, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes
  • Flour your working area and work on one dough piece at a time, roll out into medium round or rectangular shape, and cover with cloth until ready to cook
  • Cook each side for a few minutes on medium heat (optional: add a dab of oil on each side as you flip)
  • Enjoy warm!

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