Layered Butter Flatbread (Flaky Paratha)
🧾 Ingredients (makes ~8 flatbreads)
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup warm water (add gradually)
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp oil or melted butter (for dough)
Extra melted butter or ghee (for layering & cooking)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the dough
In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
Add oil/butter, then slowly add warm water.
Knead until soft and smooth (8–10 minutes).
Cover and rest at least 30 minutes (important for soft layers).
2️⃣ Divide & roll
Divide dough into 8 equal balls.
Roll one ball into a very thin circle (almost see-through if you can).
3️⃣ Create the layers
Brush generously with melted butter/ghee.
Lightly sprinkle flour over it.
Roll the circle tightly into a log.
Coil the log into a spiral (like a snail 🐌).
Flatten gently and rest 10 minutes.
Repeat for all pieces.
4️⃣ Final roll
Roll each spiral into a 6–7 inch circle, gently—don’t press too hard or you’ll lose layers.
5️⃣ Cook
Heat a pan or tawa over medium heat.
Cook flatbread until bubbles form, flip.
Brush with butter/ghee, flip again.
Cook until golden brown on both sides.
✨ Pro Tips
More butter = more flakes 😏
Resting the dough makes a huge difference
After cooking, gently crush the flatbread between your hands to open the layers
