Dominica mastiff bread

Method

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   Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl (sugar, salt and instant yeast)

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   Mix with a large wooden spoon

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   Add shortening or lard and mix

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   Mix thoroughly with your hand

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   Add warm water and mix the dough until stiff

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   Add more flour so that dough doesn't stick

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   You can add dough onto a floured board to make sure that it's properly kneaded

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   Knead for approximately 8-10 minutes

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   Shape dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes

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    Knead dough again on a lightly floured surface (kneading is the most critical part of this recipe process.

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    Shape dough into your desired bread designs and place on a baking sheet or bread pan

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    Let the breads rest for 25 minutes

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    Preheat oven at 375°F

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    Bake until golden brown

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    Instructions when using active yeast

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    Mix 3½ cups of warm water (115°F to 120°F), yeast and sugar

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    Add a pinch of salt and ½lb of sifted flour to the mixture

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    Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon

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    Set in a warm place for approximately one hour

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    Mixture should look foamy with bubbles

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    Sift the rest of the flour in a large bowl

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    Pour yeast mixture into the large bowl over the flour

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    Add shortening or lard and mix

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    Add more flour so that dough doesn't stick

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    You can add dough onto a floured board to make sure that it's properly kneaded

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    Knead for approximately 8-10 minutes

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    Shape dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes

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    Let the breads rest for 25 minutes

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    Preheat oven at 375°F

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    Bake until golden brown