Buss up Shut (Paratha Roti)
"I love buss-up-shut and always thought it was a hard roti to make till I found a recipe for it. It is so easy and delicious! Buss-up shut, when finished is supposed to be flaky and silky soft. If it is crunchy, you overcooked it (I did that the first time I attempted it! lol) I use all butter instead of ghee sometimes and it turns out fantastic. You can find more details, with step by step photos included at http://www.simplytrinicooking.com/2008/09/buss-up-shut-paratha-roti.html"
photo by tonya_nr
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
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4 roti
ingredients
directions
- Sift and mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add enough of water.
- Knead to a soft dough and form four loyas or balls and leave to "rest" for about 15 - 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough after "resting".
- Spread butter or ghee and sprinkle with flour.
- Make a cut from the center out to the edge and roll making a cone.
- Press the peak and flatten the center of the cone. Leave to "rest" about 15 - 30minutes.
- Afterward, roll out on a floured board.
- Using the flat side of a cup or other utensil, dip into butter or ghee and coat an already hot tawah.
- Place the dough onto the tawah.
- Spread the ghee or butter on one side using the flat edge of the cup, then turn over onto the other side to cook.
- Spread butter or ghee on the other side the same way.
- When cooked on both sides use a dabla to break up the roti to give the ripped up, flaky appearance.
- You can alternatively, wrap the roti in a clean cloth and beat with your hands or bailna.
- The finished buss up shut ready to be served.
Questions & Replies
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Should the oil, water and butter be at room temperature or warmer temperature? -
What do you do with the two tablespoons of the oil?
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What if I only need two cups a flower how much do I need for the rest of the ingredients -
saw it sorry -
how much flour and baking power do u put
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Reviews
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I added some warm milk to the recipe with the water to knead the flour and the Roti was very super soft with the country pride flour. Lovely recipe. -
This is the first time it came out right :) -
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Your recipe was simply on point!!! I was wondering what to do with the oil too but after reading the comments, I figured it out! Thank you so much! It came out perfect even though it was my first time!
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I tried your recipe and it came out perfect. Loooove it!!!!!
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My husband parents were in the Mission field for years. He, my husband... Lived majority of his childhood in Trinidad/Tabago. Love this recipe! I always make it with Trini Curry Chicken. It's a Family favorite. This Paratha Buss up shot (Bust up Shirt technically.. Just add the Rastafarian Accent, can you hear it?) recipe very simple, comes out perfect every time. I make mine in a regular iron skillet, just buss it up while it's hot.
Tweaks
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What about the oil when do u put it
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
I'm 23 years old and I live in Trinidad. One of the islands in the Caribbean.
I love baking and have a major sweet tooth but I am trying to cook more savoury foods and I am enjoying trying new recipes.
Recently I have come to love photographing the food I make. Too bad they don't all come out photo worthy, but at least they still taste good! lol
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