Dominica mastiff bread

Side · world favourite.

Ingredients

• 3 Lbs Flour
• 1 ½ tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp Salt
• 2 tablespoons Instant Yeast
• 1/2 cup Shortening
• 3 cups Water
• Dusting Flour

Method

1. Mix together — Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl (sugar, salt and instant yeast)
2. Mix together — Mix with a large wooden spoon Add shortening or lard and mix
3. Mix together — Mix thoroughly with your hand Add warm water and mix the dough until stiff
4. Knead — Add more flour so that dough doesn't stick You can add dough onto a floured board to make sure that it's properly kneaded
5. Knead — Knead for approximately 8-10 minutes Shape dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes
6. Knead — Knead dough again on a lightly floured surface (kneading is the most critical part of this recipe process.
7. Continue cooking — Shape dough into your desired bread designs and place on a baking sheet or bread pan
8. Preheat the oven — Let the breads rest for 25 minutes Preheat oven at 375°F
9. Bake — Bake until golden brown Instructions when using active yeast
10. Mix together — Mix 3½ cups of warm water (115°F to 120°F), yeast and sugar
11. Mix together — Add a pinch of salt and ½lb of sifted flour to the mixture
12. Mix together — Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon Set in a warm place for approximately one hour

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