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GHANA ROUND BREAD RECIPE (MILK&BUTTER BREAD)

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Ghana Round Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from Ghana, Round Bread is a staple in many households, often enjoyed during special occasions or as a daily bread. It reflects the country's baking traditions, where bread is made with simple yet wholesome ingredients. Today, it is cherished not only in Ghana but also among the Ghanaian diaspora, adapting to various tastes and preferences around the world.

GhanaianGHother
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 and 1/4 cups fresh milk
1 tsp instant yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups unsalted butter
4 cups hard flour or bread flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter (for kneading)
1 egg (for egg wash)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water reduces cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

1

Add 1 and 1/4 cups of fresh milk to a bowl.

2

Add 1 tsp of instant yeast to the milk.

3

Add 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 tsp of salt to the bowl.

4

Add 4 cups of unsalted butter to the mixture.

5

Add 4 cups of hard flour or bread flour to the bowl.

6

Mix the ingredients to form a dough.

7

Knead the dough for 30 minutes.

8

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and add 2 tbsp of unsalted butter.

9

Knead the dough again until stretchy.

10

Transfer the dough to a blender and blend for 15 minutes.

11

Take the dough out and knead it until perfectly kneaded.

12

Place the dough in a bowl greased with oil and cover it with a napkin.

13

Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes until doubled in size.

14

Punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface.

15

Cut the dough into smaller pieces and shape them into rounds.

16

Cover the shaped dough and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

17

Egg wash the dough with an egg and some melted butter.

18

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

19

Bake the bread for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowlblenderfloured surfaceoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Ghanaian BreadBaker's Bread

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