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Buss Up Shut Paratha Roti

Buss Up Shut Paratha Roti prepared dish

Buss up shut, a traditional trinidadian dish, features layers of flaky paratha roti that are expertly torn apart to create a soft, pillowy texture. This versatile flatbread is perfect for scooping up curries or stews. Enjoy it warm for an authentic caribbean experience!

This recipe is caribbean style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, water, butter, vegetable oil.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually add the water while mixing until a dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 20 minutes to relax the gluten.
  4. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
  5. Roll out each ball into a thin circle on a floured surface, brushing vegetable oil on the surface before folding it into a fan shape.
  6. Roll the folded dough into a spiral and flatten it gently, then let it rest for another 10 minutes.
  7. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each roti for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Brush the cooked roti with butter while still warm, then tear it apart to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 260
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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