Burmese Palata (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3/4 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour and the 1/2 tsp of salt. Add the 3/4 cup of water gradually while mixing with your hands until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
2. 2Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
3. 3On a lightly floured surface, flatten each dough ball into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
4. 4Melt the 1/2 cup of coconut oil. Brush one side of each dough circle generously with the melted coconut oil.
5. 5Make a straight cut from the center of one dough circle to its edge. Roll the cut side over itself to form a cone shape. Gently flatten the cone shape into a circle again, about 6 inches in diameter.
6. 6Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the remaining dough balls.
7. 7Heat a flat griddle or a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. You do not need to add oil to the pan.
8. 8Carefully place one palata onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown spots appear and the palata looks slightly puffed and flaky. Brush the top of the palata with a little more melted coconut oil while it cooks.
9. 9Remove the cooked palata from the griddle and serve immediately while hot and flaky.

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