What I love about this Rice Flour Bread:
I have been waiting for today to share this recipe for rice flour roti with you…
Why today? Because this is a magical recipe and I wanted to share it on the three-year anniversary of my most magical day: my wedding.
I know this is a totally absurd comparison, but this recipe for rice flour flatbread is kind of like my marriage. The flatbread is made up of two simple ingredients (rice flour + water). My marriage is made up of two simple people (me + Roby). BUT. When you put us together… we create something unexpected. Something magical.
(Yes, feel free to roll your eyes, lol).
What am I even talking about? Now that I’ve completely lost both of us… I’ll just talk about the bread 🙂
Rice Flour Roti
This rice flour roti, also known as akki roti, isn’t fancy. It’s not exceptionally flavorful or delicious or really anything other than a simple flatbread. It’s a vehicle that’ll help you scoop up meat, vegetables, or curry.
I know a lot of my readers have food allergies and so I’m hoping that this flatbread will be really useful to those of you who can eat rice flour. (If you can’t eat rice flour, then try my paleo naan, coconut flour naan, or my paleo roti).
How to Make Roti (2 ingredients, Gluten Free)
You boil some water and then add rice flour. It forms a crumbly mixture, like this:
Dump the crumbly mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and knead until you form the dough. Shape the dough into a large log and then cut the log into six pieces (or however many pieces you want):
Roll each piece into a ball:
Then flatten the ball between two sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll them out as thin as you can. Cook the rice flour flatbreads on a non-stick skillet over medium heat until both sides are cooked through:
Easy, right? I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Is Rice Flour Gluten-Free?
Yes! This roti is completely gluten-free because it’s made with rice flour.
Recommendations for other Rice Flour Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup rice flour
- ÂĽ teaspoon salt
- Oil to grease hands
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add salt and stir, then add the rice flour and mix well. The mixture will look crumbly.
- Turn off heat, cover the pot and let this sit for 10 minutes.
- Add a little oil to your hands then knead the dough and form it into one large ball. Then, break it off into 6 pieces.
- Roll each piece of dough into a ball, then put it between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll it out. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Put the roti on a pre-heated non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook both sides until cooked through (a couple minutes per side).
1 year wedding anniversary: Curried Broccoli Soup and Thai Meatball Curry
2 year wedding anniversary: Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge
Heidi says
How about with brown rice flour?
A says
Are these flexible or do they harden up and are flat and hard? Thanks
Maureen says
I have to tell you, these are life changing! I know it’s not the same as naan or tortilla but it’s the perfect gluten free wrap for my needs. Sooo easy to make and they came out perfect first try (even though I forgot to turn the heat off for the 10 minutes). They’re nice and pliable and have good chew. Thank you for the recipe!
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
Maureen, I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you for letting me know how much you enjoy this 🙂
Claude Landon says
This is interesting, thank you. I’ve been looking for ways to use brown rice flour and the tip about boiling water is going to help me. Thanks!
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
Let me know how it goes!
Noush says
Thank you for this recipe. I have missed roti so much! I added some chilli powder and garlic powder, and fried with some gluten free vegan butter. So crunchy and perfect for dipping!
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
Hi Noush, I’m so glad you liked the recipe! Love the additions 🙂
Fleur Pool says
Hello Ashley
Can I ask ?
What Cup measurement’s do you use ? 240ml ? Or 250ml ?
Thank you
Fleur
Ylva says
Thanks, turned out great. Added some chiliflakes which tasted good. And I subscribed to your Indian cooking guidance.
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
So glad to hear that!
Ylva says
Yes, great this time as well.
With oil and chili – extra like you in the wedding picture. You look wonderful.
Thank you
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
Thank you!
Laurie says
Wow, these are amazing! As someone very new to the gluten free life, and currently on a very restricted diet to heal the gut, I was excited to find a “bread” recipe that I could make and enjoy. As someone who loves to bake, I’m a firm believer in weighing ingredients. I was using Bob’s Red Mill organic stone ground Brown Rice Flour. I used 132 gm of the flour to 1 cup of water and it was 100% perfect. Thank you for a great and easy recipe!
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
Glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me know how it turned out for you 🙂