Having an exact idea of how much atta dough to make for rotis can be a bit tricky. Some leftover atta dough in a small bowl is a very common sight in most Indian households. This data dough becomes extremely hard within two days and has to be thrown away because of a lack of options. Most people assume that wheat dough is not as versatile as all-purpose flour dough and it can only be used to make rotis and parathas.
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However, one can make different types of snacks with wheat dough that not only taste delicious, but also are a healthier variant of the same snacks. Here is how one may use the leftover atta dough at home to make something delicious.
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* Samosa
Samosa is generally made from the dough of all-purpose flour which is rolled and filled with a lot of spiced potatoes. Instead of using all-purpose flour, one can also use wheat flour to make samosas. The best part about samosas is that they do not require a lot of dough so one can always make them with the leftover dough at home. One has to simply use a little bit more vegetable oil than regular so that the dough is properly moist. instead of deep frying the samosas, one can air fry them.
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* Breadsticks
Bread sticks are a great and flavourful snack that one can make at home and serve to guests with some dip or sauces. To make breadsticks at home, one may take the leftover dough and then brush it with a lot of olive oil and sprinkle some Italian herbs on the top. After infusing the wheat dough with all the Italian herbs, one should cut them into small elongated pieces and then bake them in the oven. In some time, the breadsticks will turn crunchy and brown. These are the perfect appetisers that one can serve at the beginning of the party.
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* Doughnuts
It is very much possible to make doughnuts with wheat dough and not use even a tad bit of all-purpose flour. One has to simply take a doughnut mould and fill the wheat dough inside it. The person just has to make sure that the wheat dough is properly moist. After cutting the wheat dough into circles, one has to fry them in the oil until they turn golden brown in colour. These wheat doughnuts can be dusted with some powdered sugar or melted chocolate. The final step is to add some colourful sprinkles
* Cheese Bread
To make some cheese bread at home, one can take the leftover wheat dough and roll it out on the slab. Now in this rolled wheat dough one can add some grated cheese, herbs, and a lot of vegetables. After doing this step, the wheat dough has to be moulded over and then baked in the oven until the cheese properly melts and the outer layer of the wheat dough becomes crispy and brown. One can have it with some flavourful dip or some tomato ketchup.
* Calzones
Calzone is one of the favourite dishes of many people as it is an amalgamation of many flavourful sources, some sources of protein and delicious homes. It also has lots of mozzarella cheese and a crispy exterior that even adds to the overall flavour of the dish. To make this dish at home, one has to simply roll out the leftover wheat dough and add whatever vegetables are available at home. In these calzones, one has to add a lot of cheese and herbs to give it a nice flavour and texture. Make small pockets of these cheese and vegetable-filled wheat dough.
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* Pizza Base
Another innovative use of wheat dough can be to make a pizza base. A pizza base is generally made from all-purpose flour. But one can also make a healthier pizza by making a base made from wheat dough which is more fibrous and nutritious. To make a pizza base from wheat dough, one has to take the leftover atta dough and then flatten it in a circular shape. This has to be kept inside the oven until it becomes crispy and light brown. Once the base is ready, it can be topped with sauce, cheese, and other vegetables of choice. This makes for a quick and tasty meal that can be replaced with the regular roti when one wants to eat something interesting but healthy