Dominica mastiff bread

Ingredients

• 3 Lbs Flour
• 1 ½ tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp Salt
• 2 tablespoons Instant Yeast
• 1/2 cup Shortening
• 3 cups Water
• Dusting Flour

Directions

1. Step 1: Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl (sugar, salt and instant yeast)
2. Step 2: Mix with a large wooden spoon
3. Step 3: Add shortening or lard and mix
4. Step 4: Mix thoroughly with your hand
5. Step 5: Add warm water and mix the dough until stiff
6. Step 6: Add more flour so that dough doesn't stick
7. Step 7: You can add dough onto a floured board to make sure that it's properly kneaded
8. Step 8: Knead for approximately 8-10 minutes
9. Step 9: Shape dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes
10. Step 10: Knead dough again on a lightly floured surface (kneading is the most critical part of this recipe process.
11. Step 11: Shape dough into your desired bread designs and place on a baking sheet or bread pan
12. Step 12: Let the breads rest for 25 minutes
13. Step 13: Preheat oven at 375°F
14. Step 14: Bake until golden brown
15. Step 15: Instructions when using active yeast
16. Step 16: Mix 3½ cups of warm water (115°F to 120°F), yeast and sugar
17. Step 17: Add a pinch of salt and ½lb of sifted flour to the mixture
18. Step 18: Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon
19. Step 19: Set in a warm place for approximately one hour
20. Step 20: Mixture should look foamy with bubbles
21. Step 21: Sift the rest of the flour in a large bowl
22. Step 22: Pour yeast mixture into the large bowl over the flour
23. Step 23: Add shortening or lard and mix
24. Step 24: Add more flour so that dough doesn't stick
25. Step 25: You can add dough onto a floured board to make sure that it's properly kneaded
26. Step 26: Knead for approximately 8-10 minutes
27. Step 27: Shape dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes
28. Step 28: Let the breads rest for 25 minutes
29. Step 29: Preheat oven at 375°F
30. Step 30: Bake until golden brown