Name: Hard Dough Bread Recipe - Traditional Jamaican Bread
Cuisine: Jamaican

1. Sift 5 cups of flour into a large bowl.
2. Add a pinch of salt and rub in the shortening until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Place 1 tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl with the yeast.
4. Pour warm water over the yeast mixture. Ensure the water is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
5. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes until bubbles form on top, indicating the yeast is active.
6. Stir the remaining sugar into the flour mixture.
7. Gradually add the yeast mixture, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms.
8. Knead the dough thoroughly for 10 minutes, adding more flour if necessary.
9. Divide the dough between two greased 4-inch x 8-inch loaf tins.
10. Cover the tins lightly with a damp cloth.
11. Leave the dough to rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (approximately 45-60 minutes).
12. Dissolve the sugar in water to create the glaze.
13. Brush the tops of the loaves with the glaze.
14. Place a small ovenproof bowl of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven.
15. Carefully place the loaf tins on the top shelf, avoiding any sudden movements.
16. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown.
Cool

Hard Dough Bread recipe

Ingredients