The Best Jamaican Hard Dough Bread

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add yeast mixture, softened butter, and lukewarm milk to the dry ingredients.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface until smooth.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf.

Place the loaf in a greased baking pan and let rise again for about 30 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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