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Doubles
Mix the flour, yeast, turmeric, cumin, sugar and salt. Add the water and bring together into a very soft, slightly sticky dough. Knead 2 minutes, oil the surface, cover and rest 1 hour 30 until puffy.
Tip: Softer than you think is right. Stiff dough makes crackers, not bara.
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How long does Doubles take?
2 hr 45 min all in — 30 min prep, 45 min cook, 1 hr 30 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 doubles. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Saucepan, Mixing bowl, Spider or strainer.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Scotch bonnet → Any hot chilli or a bottled hot sauce. Scotch bonnet has a fruity flavour under the heat. Habanero is the nearest.
What should I watch for?
Bara fry in seconds. Have everything ready before the first one goes in.
Any tips from this recipe?
Bara dough can be made the night before and kept in the fridge. Bring it to room temperature before stretching. Leftover channa thickens as it cools. Loosen with hot water when you reheat. Coriander chutney, a blend of coriander, garlic, lime and a little green chilli, is the standard fourth topping if you want the full stand experience.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Leftover channa thickens as it cools. Loosen with hot water when you reheat.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.