Bajan Salt Bread Recipe

Bajan Salt Bread Recipe from Barbados. Times were inferred from the source steps.

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Measurement system
Prep
10 min
Cook
2 hr 10 min
Total
2 hr 20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
No chilli
Cost
Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
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About

Sift half the flour, mix with salt and yeast in a large mixing bowl, and slowly add warm water until the mixture forms a stiff dough. Add more sifted flour until you have a stiff enough dough to knead. Lightly flour the work surface, knead the dough for 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic, and then place it in a greased bowl. Now place the bowl warmly for 40-50 minutes until it has doubled.

Ingredients

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Steps

  1. Step 1

    Sift half the flour, mix with salt and yeast in a large mixing bowl, and slowly add warm water until the mixture forms a stiff dough. Add more sifted flour until you have a stiff enough dough to knead.

  2. Step 2

    Lightly flour the work surface, knead the dough for 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic, and then place it in a greased bowl. Now place the bowl warmly for 40-50 minutes until it has doubled.

    60 min
  3. Step 3

    You know the dough is ready when you poke a finger, and the indentation remains. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F or 220 degrees C.

  4. Step 4

    Now divide the dough into 12 equal portions, roll each into a fist size ball, and place on a greased baking sheet. Now place in a warm place again for a further 40 minutes or again until the dough has doubled in size.

    40 min
  5. Step 5

    Now place in the oven’s center and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown rolls sound hollow when tapped.

    30 min

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Substitutions

  • flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)

    Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.

Tips

  • Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

History & culture

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Inspired by

Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Questions about this recipe

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How long does Bajan Salt Bread Recipe take?

2 hr 20 min all in — 10 min prep, 2 hr 10 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Easy.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Oven, Baking tray, Mixing bowl.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.

How much sugar?

2 tsp of Sugar.

What can I use instead?

flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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