West Indian Flat Breads
Ingredients
- 450g/1lb/4cup atta or fine whole meal (Whole-wheat) flour
- 5ml/1tsp
- Baking powder
- 5ml/1tsp salt
- 115-150g/4-5oz/8-10 tbsp vegan butter melted
Preparation
Mix the flour, baking powder and salt together in large bowl and make a well in the
Centre. Gradually mix in 300ml/ 1/2 pint/ 1 1/4 cups water to make a firm dough
Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a lightly oiled bowl clear film (plastic wrap). Leave to stand for 20 minutes
Divide the dough into eight equal pieces and roll each one on a lightly floured surface into an 18 cm/7in round. Brush the surface of each with a little of the melted vegan butter or olive oil, fold in half again. Cover the folded rounds with lightly oiled clear film (plastic wrap) and leave for 10 minutes
Take one roti and roll out on a lightly floured surface into a roundabout 20-23cm/8-9in diameter. Brush both sides with some butter
Heat a griddle or heavy frying pan, add the roti and cook for about 1 minutes. Turn over and cook for 2 minuets, then turn over again and Cook 1 minuets. Wrap in a clean dish towel and to keep while cooking the remaining rotis. Serve warm. With ackee and vegan bacon or a dish of your choice
