Best Haitian Bread Pain Haitien Recipes

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HAITIAN BREAD (PAIN HAïTIEN)



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Traditional Haitian bread (pain haïtien) is the most popular bread found in Haiti. The bread comes in many shapes and sizes, the most common being in the shape of a log.

Provided by Nita Ragoonanan

Categories     Bread

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm water ((or more), at 97°F / 36°C )
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons butter ((cold), diced)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Stand mixer

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour and sugar, then mix.
  • Dig a well in the center of the flour and add the yeast.
  • Pour ½ cup (100ml) of water.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Add the butter and knead for 3 minutes at low speed.
  • Add the rest of the lukewarm water (about ½ cup / 150 ml or more), gradually, while kneading at medium speed for 5 minutes, until obtaining a smooth and slightly sticky dough.
  • Add the salt and knead for 10 minutes at medium speed.
  • Coat the sides of a large bowl with olive oil.
  • Roll out the dough and place it in the bowl.
  • Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place, away from drafts, for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the convection oven to 350 F (180˚C).
  • Place the dough on a lightly greased work surface and roll it out by hand into a flat square.
  • Cut the dough into 4 equal squares.
  • Spread each square thinly and form a log by rolling the dough on itself, tightly.
  • Place the loaves well spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Cover the baking sheet with a cloth and let the buns rest for 15 minutes.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 kcal, Carbohydrate 102 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 737 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HAITIAN BREAD (PAIN HAITIEN)



Haitian Bread (Pain Haitien) image

This is from the foodbycountry.com website. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds quite good. So I thought I would post it for everyone to enjoy, especially those who are joining the fun in the Zaar World Tour (ZWT) event.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h17m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon instant coffee
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Dissolve the yeast in a large bowl in warm water.
  • Stir in honey, oil, salt, nutmeg, and 2 cups of the flour. Beat until very smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually add enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until about double in size, about 50 minutes. Punch down on dough.
  • Press dough into greased jelly roll plan (about 15x10x1-inch). Cut dough into about 2½-inch squares with a sharp knife, cutting two-thirds of the way through the dough. Cover and let rise until double in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Dissolve the instant coffee in the milk and brush over the dough. Bake until the bread is golden brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Break the bread into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.7, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3, Protein 2.5

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