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Easy 5-Minute Roti (No Dough, No Kneading, No Rolling)

Abby Marlow
Soft homemade roti made with a simple pourable batter. No kneading, no dough preparation, and no rolling pin required.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine South Asian-inspired
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups 360 ml water
  • 1/2 teaspoon 2 g sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon 3 g salt
  • 1 tablespoon 8 g milk powder
  • 1 teaspoon 5 ml oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and milk powder in a large mixing bowl.
  • Gradually add the water while whisking until a smooth, pourable batter forms.
  • Add the oil and whisk until combined.
  • Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat.
  • Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and gently spread it into a thin circle.
  • Cook until the surface sets and the edges begin to lift.
  • Flip carefully and cook the other side until lightly golden.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Stack the cooked roti and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft.
Keyword easy 5-minute roti, easy homemade flatbread, no knead roti, roti without rolling