Work in the soft butter and water, then mix and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable.
Form the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for an hour or more, until puffy.
Turn the dough out onto a greased surface and fold it over several times. Divide the dough into six pieces; each will weigh about 2 3/4 ounces. Roll each piece into a ball.
Cover the balls with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
Starting with the first ball you made, roll each ball of dough into a rough 8" to 9" circle; circles should be a scant 1/8" thick.
Heat a heavy frying pan or griddle on medium heat for a minute or two, and brush the pan with oil just before cooking the first bread.
Place a dough round in the pan. Cook the first side for 1 to 2 minutes, until it starts to bubble and has some darkish brown spots; flip over and bake the second side until firm.
Stack the breads as they come off the griddle to keep them warm and soft.