Hops bread is a popular bread in Trinidad and Tobago and is a staple in many households. Its popularity can be attributed to its unique taste and texture. The bread is known for its crusty top and soft center, which creates a perfect balance of crunch and chewiness. The secret to achieving this perfect texture lies in the use of hops, which is added to the dough as a natural leavening agent. Hops bread is commonly consumed as a breakfast bread and is often paired with butter, jam, or cheese.
It is also a popular accompaniment to meals such as soups and stews. The bread is relatively easy to make and requires only a few ingredients including flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and of course, hops. The dough is typically kneaded for several minutes before being left to rise for an hour or two. Once the dough has risen, it is formed into rolls or loaves and baked in the oven until golden brown. Overall, hops bread is a delicious and versatile bread that is enjoyed by many in Trinidad and Tobago.
Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Breads
Cuisine: Caribbean, creole
Servings: 10 hops
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 1½ tbsp. dry instant yeast
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1¼ cups water
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Sift flour in a medium sized bowl. Add sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients well.
- Form a well in the middle of the ingredients and pour the water all at once. Mix with a fork thoroughly before kneading.
- Knead for 8 to 10 minutes adding flour if necessary to make a medium stiff dough.
- Grease the bowl and the top of the dough. Cover and allow the dough to rise for about 25 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and form into balls. Place the balls on a grease tray and cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise for about 1 hour or until it double in size.
- Bake in a preheated oven 400°F for 20 minutes.
- ¾ cups of flour and ¼ cup of whole wheat for this recipe.
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Hops Bread
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 1½ tbsp. dry instant yeast
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1¼ cups water
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Sift flour in a medium sized bowl. Add sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients well.
- Form a well in the middle of the ingredients and pour the water all at once. Mix with a fork thoroughly before kneading.
- Knead for 8 to 10 minutes adding flour if necessary to make a medium stiff dough.
- Grease the bowl and the top of the dough. Cover and allow the dough to rise for about 25 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and form into balls. Place the balls on a grease tray and cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise for about 1 hour or until it double in size.
- Bake in a preheated oven 400°F for 20 minutes.
- ¾ cups of flour and ¼ cup of whole wheat for this recipe.
