Layered Butter Flatbread (Flaky Paratha)
🧾 Ingredients (makes ~8 flatbreads)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup warm water (add gradually)
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½ tsp salt
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2 tbsp oil or melted butter (for dough)
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Extra melted butter or ghee (for layering & cooking)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the dough
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In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
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Add oil/butter, then slowly add warm water.
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Knead until soft and smooth (8–10 minutes).
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Cover and rest at least 30 minutes (important for soft layers).
2️⃣ Divide & roll
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Divide dough into 8 equal balls.
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Roll one ball into a very thin circle (almost see-through if you can).
3️⃣ Create the layers
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Brush generously with melted butter/ghee.
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Lightly sprinkle flour over it.
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Roll the circle tightly into a log.
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Coil the log into a spiral (like a snail 🐌).
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Flatten gently and rest 10 minutes.
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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
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Heat a pan or tawa over medium heat.
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Cook flatbread until bubbles form, flip.
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Brush with butter/ghee, flip again.
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Cook until golden brown on both sides.
✨ Pro Tips
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More butter = more flakes 😏
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Resting the dough makes a huge difference
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After cooking, gently crush the flatbread between your hands to open the layers
