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Carrot Yeast Bread

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: Fusion
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories:
Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 envelop yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup lukewarm water
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 egg beaten
  • vegetable oil to grease bread pan
  • 3/4 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  • Grate the carrots. Set aside.
  • Beat the eggs.
  • Melt the butter. Add the butter, vanilla and egg to the milk. Set aside.
  • In a deep bowl, sift the flour. Add the yeast, sugar and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the grated carrots to the flour and mix well.
  • Add the liquid to the dry ingredients. Adjust the liquid (milk) as necessary.
  • Mix well.
  • Dust with a little flour, knead until smooth and elastic (this might take about 10 minutes).
  • Leave to rest until it doubles in size. Punch down and then roll out.
  • Place in a prepared pan, cover with a towel and allow to rise for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake until golden brown, or for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and cool on a rack before slicing.