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Traditional Trini Hops Bread

Discover this recipe for the perfect Traditional Trini Hops Bread with that signature crispy, flaky crust & soft but chewy interior!
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Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tobago, Trinbagonian, Trinidad
Keyword: baking, bread, hops
Servings: 12
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

Ingredients By Weight

  • 700 grams Baker's Flour
  • 197 grams Water (lukewarm or tepid)
  • 258 grams Beer (room temperature)
  • 8 grams Yeast
  • 5 grams Salt
  • 2 tbsp Melted Vegetable Shortening (for brushing loaves)
  • 2 cups Hot Water (to create steam in oven when baking)

Ingredients By Volume

  • 5 ⅔ cups Baker's Or Bread Flour
  • 2 cups Lukewarm Water
  • 1 ¾ tsp Yeast
  • 1 ¾ tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar

Instructions

  • Combine beer, water, salt and yeast in a bowl then mix until combined.
  • Add flour to mixture then bring together using a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Knead dough for approximately 5 minutes or until smooth
  • Allow to rest for 60 minutes while doing 3 sets of stretches and folds at 20 minute intervals.
  • Rub hands with melted shortening then portion dough into 12 pieces
  • Stretch and fold dough pieces onto themselves to form a tight ball then place on a smooth surface and roll in a circular motion to tighten the "skin" of the dough.
  • Place in a baking tray and allow to rest for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Brush with melted vegetable shortening.
  • Place in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes
  • Place on a cooling rack for 10 minutes
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

Allow beer to run flat before adding to mixture. You can use a whisk to help remove gas bubbles from the beer.
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