Burmese Palata (Flaky Flatbread) - Egg-Free

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3/4 cup Warm Water
• 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1/4 cup Vegan Butter

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of All-Purpose Flour and the 1/2 tsp Salt.
2. 2Gradually add the 3/4 cup Warm Water to the flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
3. 3Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle, about 15.24-20.32 cm in diameter.
4. 4Brush each circle evenly with the 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil, then spread a thin layer of the 1/4 cup Vegan Butter over the oiled surface.
5. 5Fold each oiled and buttered circle in half to create a semi-circle, then fold it in half again to form a triangle.
6. 6Gently roll out each triangle into a thin square, about 15.24-20.32 cm across.
7. 7Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat, which is about 175°C.
8. 8Cook each palata for 3-4 minutes per side, until it is golden brown and appears flaky. You will see puffing and browning as it cooks.
9. 9Serve the 6 palata warm.

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