Jamaican Hard dough bread, aka hardo bread, is one of the most delicious breads you will ever eat. It is especially good when eaten warm and with butter. I remember growing up and getting the warm hardo bread at the bakery. We would pinch and eat pieces of the bread on the way home.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 cups bread flour
  • 1 pack yeast (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pt warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 ozs shortening
  • Milk or egg white for glazing

METHOD:

  1. Pour flour into a warm bowl.
  2. Add shortening to flour & cut in with a knife.
  3. Add yeast, sugar, and salt
  4. Add warm water
  5. Knead until soft and roll-out
  6. Put in a warm place to rise approx. twice in size.
  7. Glaze with milk or egg white.
  8. Bake at 350F until done.

Jamaican Hard Dough Bread Recipe - Hardo Bread - PIN

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