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How to bake the best bread in Nigeria - "Agege-style"!

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Agege Bread

Cultural Context

Agege Bread hails from Lagos, Nigeria, and is a beloved street food known for its soft, fluffy texture. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or breakfast item, it's often paired with various spreads or served with soups and stews. The bread's popularity has led to adaptations across Nigeria, with many home bakers and vendors putting their unique spin on the recipe, making it a staple in Nigerian households.

NigerianNGother
90 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
2 large eggs
8 oz smoked mackerel
1 loaf Agege bread
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
2 green chilies
2 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 seasoning cubes
1 teaspoon black pepper
to taste fresh herbs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil.

3

Tear Agege bread into small pieces and spread them evenly in the baking dish.

4

Flake the smoked mackerel and distribute it over the bread.

5

In a bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined.

6

Chop onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and green chilies; add them to the eggs.

7

Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and seasoning cubes.

8

Pour the egg mixture over the bread and mackerel in the baking dish.

9

Sprinkle black pepper and fresh herbs on top.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden.

11

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlloaf panmixing spoonkitchen towelwire rackpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Nigerian BreadAgege Loaf

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