Belizean Creole Bread

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while regular milk is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while egg substitutes can be more affordable.

Combine 10 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of dry yeast, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of salt, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder in a large bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients together.

Add 0.5 stick of butter and 0.5 cup of shortening to the dry ingredients and blend them in.

Warm 4 cups of coconut milk and gradually add it to the mixture while mixing to form a dough.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Grease a bowl with shortening and place the dough inside.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens