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Cassava Flour Bread

Cultural Context

Cassava flour bread is a staple in many Nigerian households, especially among those seeking gluten-free alternatives. This bread reflects the versatility of cassava, a root vegetable that has been a dietary staple in West Africa for centuries. Traditionally, it is enjoyed with soups and stews, making it a beloved accompaniment to various meals. In recent years, cassava flour has gained popularity globally as a gluten-free option, appealing to those with dietary restrictions.

NigerianNGmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups cassava flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon active yeast
1 teaspoon baking powder
a pinch of salt
2 large eggs
melted butter
warm milk

cassava flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: chia seeds

Flaxseed meal is a healthy egg substitute, while chia seeds can be less costly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while soy milk is often cheaper.

1

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to warm milk and stir.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of active yeast to the milk and sugar mixture; stir and set aside until foamy.

3

Sift 2 cups of cassava flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt into a mixing bowl.

4

Mix the dry ingredients together using a spoon or whisk.

5

Crack in 2 large eggs and add melted butter to the mixture.

6

Add the activated yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix until it forms a thick batter, not a dough.

7

Cover the batter and let it rest for at least 4 to 5 minutes.

8

Grease a baking pan with melted butter and dust with cassava flour to prevent sticking.

9

Preheat the oven to 180°C (approximately 350°F).

10

After resting, check the batter; it should have doubled in size slightly.

11

Transfer the batter into a greased, smaller baking pan if necessary.

12

Cover the batter in the pan and let it rest for 15 minutes.

13

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

14

Check the bread while baking to ensure it looks nice and is rising properly.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskbaking panoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freenut-free

Allergens

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Also Known As

Yam Flour BreadGluten-Free Bread

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