Roti canai is a popular flatbread of Indian origin, commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore (where it's called roti prata), Brunei, Indonesia, and Thailand. It's made from a dough composed of flour, water, and fat (usually ghee or oil), and sometimes includes condensed milk. The dough is repeatedly kneaded, flattened, oiled, and folded to create thin layers, resulting in a soft interior and crispy exterior when cooked.
Rest the dough: Allowing the dough to rest for at least 2 hours (or even overnight in the refrigerator) makes it easier to stretch thinly. Use enough fat: Generously oiling the dough during the stretching and folding process is crucial for creating flaky layers. Stretch the dough thinly: The thinner the dough, the crispier the roti will be. Aim for a paper-thin consistency, almost translucent. Don't worry about small tears. Create air pockets: When folding the dough, try to trap air between t