Belizean Creole Bread

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while regular milk is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while egg substitutes can be more affordable.

Measure 1 cup of hot water from the faucet.

Open 2 packages of active dry yeast and add to the hot water.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the yeast and water mixture.

Let the yeast mixture sit for 15 minutes until it rises.

Measure out 9 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour into a large mixing bowl.

Add 4 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.

Add 3/4 cup of white sugar to the flour mixture.

Add 1/3 cup of butter to the flour mixture.

Add the risen yeast mixture to the flour mixture.

Add 1 can of warm coconut milk to the mixture.

Slowly add 1 cup of warm water to the mixture, incorporating it gradually.

Knead the dough on a countertop until it comes together, adjusting with more water if necessary.

Let the dough rise for about 1 hour until it has doubled in size.

Dump the risen dough onto a floured countertop.

Knead the dough lightly and shape it into a loaf for the loaf pan.

Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into a rectangular shape.

Roll the dough up like a cinnamon roll to shape it for the loaf pan.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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