Buss Up Shut

Name: Buss Up Shut
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for cooking)

A whimsically named Trinidadian breakfast specialty featuring shredded, crispy paratha roti layered with butter and served alongside curry or stew for a rich, indulgent meal.

40 minHardServes 4420 cal/serving

TrinidadianBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for cooking)

Instructions

1

Mix 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add 1 cup water gradually while kneading until a soft dough forms, about 5 minutes.
2

Divide dough into 4 equal balls. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 15 minutes.
3

Working with one ball at a time, roll out the dough very thin on a well-oiled surface, about 1/8-inch thick. Brush generously with melted 1/4 cup butter.
4

Fold the thin dough in half, brush with more butter, fold in half again, creating a square. Brush one more time with butter.
5

Let each prepared dough square rest for 5 minutes.
6

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for cooking) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, place the dough square in and cook for about 2-3 minutes until one side is golden and crispy.
7

Using two forks, gently break apart and shred the roti as it cooks, creating a nest-like texture. Cook another 1-2 minutes until crispy and golden throughout.
8

Transfer to a plate and gently crumple further with your hands while still warm. Serve immediately, typically alongside a curry or stew for dipping.

Questions

Can I make Buss Up Shut dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Buss Up Shut gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Buss Up Shut keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Buss Up Shut?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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