And early in the morning nice and warm with melted butter and cheese
Hops Bread (adapted from the Naparima Girls Cookbook)
1 package dry yeast
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp melted shortening
4 cups white flour
2 cups wholewheat flour
2 1/2 cups warm water
2 tsp salt
1. Pour warm water into a large bowl
2. Dissolve sugar in water
3. Dissolve yeast over sugar and water and allow to develop for 10 minutes
4. Stir yeast mixture with a fork and add melted shortening
5. Gradually stir in flour and salt.
6. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes adding flour if necessary to make a medium stiff dough
7. Grease bowl and top of dough, cover and allow to rest for 20-25 minutes
8. Punch down dough, form in balls, place on greased trays
9. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise until doubled (1 - 1.5 hours)
10. Bake in a 400F oven for 15 minutes
Makes 12-14 hops
