By Food System Team
BREADFRUIT AND SALT-FISH BREAD
9 steps
Prep:20minCook:45min
A Breadfruit Festival is held annually in the month of August, and compliment the Emancipation Month activities as the breadfruit is associated with slavery. The fruit was brought to St. Vincent and the Grenadines to feed the slaves, as it was a cheap source of food.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:02:00 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
72
High
Glycemic Load
146
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1517.9 kcal (76%)
Total Fat64.1 g (92%)
Carbs203.7 g (78%)
Sugars43.5 g (48%)
Protein33.1 g (66%)
Sodium2600.8 mg (130%)
Fiber11.4 g (41%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
1. Clean and soak salt fish for 2 hours. Remove bones and shred. In a wide sauce pan, sauté onion and peppers in oil for 3 minutes. Add ketchup, black pepper and mustard.
Step 2
2. Add salt-fish, stir and remove from stove. Set aside.
Step 3
3. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup warm water, 1 tsp sugar and yeast to ferment, about 3 minutes. In a large bowl, combine flour, shortening, sugar and butter. Make a well in the center and add yeast mixture, breadfruit and remaining warm water.
Step 4
4. Add salt-fish mixture and knead for 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and pliable.
Step 5
5. Place dough in a greased polythene bag and let rise until doubled in size.
Step 6
6. Remove dough from bag, punch down and knead for 8-10 minutes.
Step 7
7. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece to approximately 12 inches long.
Step 8
8. Braid dough to forma a rope, place in baking pan, cover with cling wrap and let rise until doubled in size.
Step 9
9. Remove plastic wrap and bake at 230°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
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