BAHAMIAN HOME-MADE BREAD | BAHAMIAN COOKING

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor while reducing saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Cranberries provide a tart contrast.

Mix 1 tablespoon of yeast into 2 cups of warm water and let it sit.

Add 1/2 cup of flour and 1 tablespoon of sugar to the yeast mixture and combine.

Add 6 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture, using a scoop that equals 1 cup.

Add 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 cup of melted Crisco shortening to the flour mixture.

Mix everything together by hand until combined.

Add 1 cup of evaporated milk to the mixture and combine until it forms a ball of dough.

Knead the dough for about 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and pliable.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size.

Punch down the risen dough and knead it for a few more minutes to release air.

Divide the dough into three loaves and shape them into loaves for the loaf pans.

Spray the loaf pans with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Allow the shaped loaves to rise again in the pans until they are ready to bake, about an hour.

Preheat the oven and place the loaves in the oven with the light on to help them rise faster.

After about an hour, check the loaves; they should be ready to bake.

Bake the loaves until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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