Description
Description: Make Guyanese Plait Bread as a lightly sweet and fluffy bread perfect for the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon Active, Dry Yeast
- 1 1/3 Cups Warm Water
- 1 Tablespoon White Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Salted Butter, melted or Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
- 3 1/2 Cups Bread Flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the white sugar, yeast, and warm water. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add 1 Cup of bread flour to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Add the melted butter/olive oil, salt, and brown sugar. Stir until combined.
- Add the remaining bread flour and mix, with a dough hook attachment or a wooden spoon, until the dough begins to form.
- Turn out to a floured board and knead until an elastic and smooth ball of dough is formed.
- Grease a bowl and put the dough ball inside, turning to coat.
- Cover the bowl with a tea towel and set aside to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Alternatively, grease a cookie sheet.
- Punch down the dough and turn out to a floured surface. Knead slightly.
- Divide the dough into 3 equal portions.
- With the palms of your hands, roll each portion into equal logs approximately 16 inches long.
- Braid the three strands. Tuck the ends together tightly.
- Place the dough braid on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake the risen bread in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. The bread will be golden brown and sound hollow when tapped with a knuckle.
- Remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Yeast Activation: Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast. Hot water can kill the yeast, preventing the bread from rising.
- Storage: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, consider refrigerating or freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 86mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 7mg