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roti bolen

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

roti bolen, a dish from Indonesia
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Roti bolen is an Indonesian baked bread pastry with crust layers similar to those of croissant, made from flour with butter or margarine layers, filled with cheese and banana. Other variants use durian fillings.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsflour, butter or margarine, cheese, banana, sugar
🔥Cooking methodlaminated dough folded and baked
👅Flavour & styleflaky, buttery, sweet with creamy cheese and fruit
🕒When it’s eatensnack or tea-time pastry

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Frequently asked questions

Where does roti bolen come from?
roti bolen is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is roti bolen?
Roti bolen is an Indonesian baked bread pastry with crust layers similar to those of croissant, made from flour with butter or margarine layers, filled with cheese and banana. Other variants use durian fillings.