Trinidad Hops Bread
By: yvette
Published: Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 2:15pm

Ingredients




2 1/2 cups hot water
4 tablespoons shortening
8 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pack or 1 instant yeast

Preparation

1 Stir hot water and shortening together until  the fat melts and the liquid is lukewarm. 2 Place 6 cups flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and combine. 3 Add liquid gradually to flour and mix well 4 Place on floured surface and knead for 5 minutes adding remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough. 5 Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled (about 30-45 minutes). 6 Punch down dough and form into balls 3in in diameter. 7 Place on greased baking tray, cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise until doubled. 8 Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

About


Caribbean style bread. Easy to make and versatile.