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Dominica Mastiff Bread

Name: Dominica Mastiff Bread
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 3 Lbs flour; 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar; 1 ½ tbsp salt; 2 tablespoons instant yeast; 1/2 cup shortening; 3 cups water; flour, for dusting, Dusting

A traditional Dominican-style yeast bread, kneaded until stiff, shaped as desired, and baked golden brown.

2 hr
210 kcal
Vegetarian
Bread
Side dish

Mellowpan tip: Makes 16 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

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Ingredients

For 16 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl: sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Step 2:
Mix with a large wooden spoon.
Step 3:
Add shortening or lard and mix.
Step 4:
Mix thoroughly with your hand.
Step 5:
Add warm water and mix the dough until stiff.
Step 6:
Add more flour so that the dough does not stick.
Step 7:
Place the dough onto a floured board to make sure it is properly kneaded.
Step 8:
Knead for approximately 8–10 minutes.
8–10 min
Step 9:
Shape the dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes.
45 min
Step 10:
Knead the dough again on a lightly floured surface; kneading is the most critical part of this recipe process.
Step 11:
Shape the dough into your desired bread designs and place on a baking sheet or bread pan.
Step 12:
Let the breads rest for 25 minutes.
25 min
Step 13:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 14:
Bake until golden brown.
Step 15:
Instructions when using active yeast:
Step 16:
Mix 3½ cups of warm water, 115°F to 120°F, with yeast and sugar.
Step 17:
Add a pinch of salt and ½ lb of sifted flour to the mixture.
Step 18:
Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon.
Step 19:
Set in a warm place for approximately one hour.
Step 20:
The mixture should look foamy with bubbles.
Step 21:
Sift the rest of the flour into a large bowl.
Step 22:
Pour the yeast mixture into the large bowl over the flour.
Step 23:
Add shortening or lard and mix.
Step 24:
Add more flour so that the dough does not stick.
Step 25:
Place the dough onto a floured board to make sure it is properly kneaded.
Step 26:
Knead for approximately 8–10 minutes.
8–10 min
Step 27:
Shape the dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes.
45 min
Step 28:
Let the breads rest for 25 minutes.
25 min
Step 29:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 30:
Bake until golden brown.