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Bajan Salt Bread

Cultural Context

Bajan Salt Bread hails from Barbados, where it is a staple in local cuisine, often enjoyed with various fillings or as a side to meals. This soft, slightly sweet bread is traditionally associated with family gatherings and celebrations, embodying the warmth of Barbadian hospitality. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Barbados but also in Caribbean communities worldwide, often adapted with different spices or fillings to suit local tastes.

BarbadianBBother
90 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
6.5 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 packs instant yeast
2.5 cups warm water

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while bread flour enhances texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a subtle flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

1

Add 6.5 cups of bread flour to a mixing bowl.

2

Mix in 2 teaspoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt.

3

Add 2 packs of instant yeast to the dry ingredients and mix well.

4

Slowly add 2.5 cups of warm water while mixing until combined.

5

Gradually add remaining flour until the dough is manageable.

6

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until elastic and smooth.

7

Grease a bowl with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and place the dough inside.

8

Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40-50 minutes until doubled in size.

9

Divide the risen dough into 12 equal pieces.

10

Shape each piece into a ball and place on a greased baking pan lined with parchment paper.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking panparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Salt BreadBajan Bread

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