How to make the perfect NIGERIAN SARDINE BREAD

sardines

🥗Healthier: tuna

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned mackerel is often less expensive and still provides good flavor.

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often cheaper.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent, while applesauce adds moisture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Mix bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

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

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

In a separate bowl, mash the sardines and mix with chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, black pepper, and curry powder.

Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle.

Spread the sardine mixture evenly over the dough.

Roll the dough tightly into a log and tuck the ends in.

Place the rolled dough in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Brush the top with beaten egg and milk for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.

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