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Plaasbrood

Cultural Context

Plaasbrood, or "farm bread," is a staple in South African households, often made in rural areas where home baking is common. This hearty bread is tied to communal meals and gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and comfort. Today, it is enjoyed across the country, with variations that reflect local ingredients and preferences, making it a beloved part of South African cuisine.

South AfricanZAother
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
7 cups flour
10 grams yeast
60 milliliters powdered milk (Grimura)
60 milliliters butter
2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons sugar
2 cups lukewarm water

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while margarine is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water keeps costs down.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, and egg substitutes can be less expensive.

1

Mix 7 cups of flour, 10 grams of yeast, 60 milliliters of powdered milk, 60 milliliters of butter, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 4 teaspoons of sugar together with 2 cups of lukewarm water.

2

Knead the dough until it doesn't stick to your hands anymore.

3

Cover the dough with cling wrap and let it proof in a warm place until it doubles in size.

4

After proofing, knead the dough down and shape it to fit into the prepared bread pan.

5

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

6

After the second proofing, bake the bread for 50 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

bread pancling wrap

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Farm BreadCountry Bread

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