Struggling To Knead Dough? This Simple Recipe Hack Will Turn Your Roti-Making Process 100 Times Easier

Let's be honest here. Making soft, fluffy rotis sounds easy until you find yourself elbow-deep in sticky dough, arms aching, and still not getting that perfect texture. If kneading dough feels like a workout every single time, we've got great news. There's an easy kitchen hack that'll save you time, energy, and mess. Whether you’re a beginner or someone who makes rotis daily, this method is about to change the game for you.

Hack: Use boiling water to knead the dough

Yes, the magic lies in hot water; not lukewarm, not cold. Kneading your roti or chapati dough with boiling hot water helps break down the gluten faster, making the dough softer, smoother, and way easier to work with. Plus, it takes far less time to knead and requires almost zero effort.

How to make soft roti dough recipe using hot water hack

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)

1 cup boiling hot water (approx.)

1/2 tsp salt (optional)

1 tsp oil or ghee (optional)

Steps:

Prep the flour: In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of whole wheat flour and a pinch of salt (if using). Mix well.

Add hot water: Boil water separately. Slowly pour boiling hot water (about ¾ to 1 cup) into the flour while stirring it with a spoon or spatula. Be careful: do not use your hands just yet, as it'll be too hot to touch.

Mix into a rough dough: Use a spoon to mix the flour and water until it starts to come together and looks shaggy.

Let it cool slightly: Once the dough has cooled enough to handle (wait about 2–3 minutes), begin kneading with your hands. It’ll come together quickly and feel smooth.

Add oil (optional): You can knead in a teaspoon of oil or ghee for added softness and to make the dough even more flexible.

Rest the dough: Cover with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 15–20 minutes. This helps hydrate the flour completely and makes rolling out rotis easier.

Roll and cook: Roll into small balls, flatten, and cook on a hot tawa as usual. Your rotis will puff up beautifully and stay soft for hours!

So next time you dread the dough-making step, just boil some water and let this simple trick do the heavy lifting. You’ll thank yourself when you’re enjoying soft, warm rotis without breaking a sweat.

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