Simplest way to make your own Ghana ‘tea bread’

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while adding a unique flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct taste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

Combine 1 kilo of all-purpose flour, 7 grams of yeast, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of nutmeg in a mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter and lukewarm water to the dry ingredients.

Mix all ingredients together until a dough forms; knead with hands until ready.

Allow the dough to rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour, covered with flour.

Preheat the oven to maximum temperature.

Shape the dough as desired and place it on parchment paper in a baking tray.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, checking for doneness.

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