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Roti Bakar

Classic Indonesian toast cooked in a skillet until golden and crisp, then filled with melted cheese, chocolate sprinkles, and sweet condensed milk.

11 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

IndonesianBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick white bread, sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 tbsp chocolate sprinkles
  • 4 tbsp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spread 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly over both sides of each slice of 4 slices sliced thick white bread.

  2. 2

    Heat a wide skillet over medium heat and place the bread in the pan.

  3. 3

    Toast for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.

  4. 4

    Remove toast from heat and sprinkle 4 tbsp chocolate sprinkles and 4 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese over half of the bread slices.

  5. 5

    Drizzle 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk over the toppings and cover with the remaining bread slices.

  6. 6

    Slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot.

Questions

Can I make Roti Bakar dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, 4 tbsp cheddar cheese, shredded, 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Roti Bakar gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 slices thick white bread, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Roti Bakar 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 Roti Bakar?

Yes. As written it serves 2. 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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