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Ghanaian butter bread
A soft and fragrant nutmeg-flavored bread, typical of Ghana. Easy to make at home with a slightly sticky dough, two rises, and baking in a 180°C oven. Ideal for breakfast or as a side.
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Critical Success Points
- • Yeast activation
- • Knead the dough until an elastic texture is achieved
- • First rise (doubling in volume)
- • Second rise in the pan
- • Baking at 180 °C
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven: wear kitchen gloves.
- • Do not leave the yeast in boiling water; it kills it.
- • Watch out for flour‑covered surfaces to avoid slipping.
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