Best Traditional Bvi Dumb Bread Recipes

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TRADITIONAL BVI DUMB BREAD



Traditional Bvi Dumb Bread image

This quick bread is from the British Virgin Islands. The dough is put into a pot, which is set upon a stand made from an old, car-wheel rim welded into three steel legs. If you want to try this recipe at home, place a pot on an outdoor barbecue grill and use and aluminum cookie sheet to put the coals on. I have not tried this unsual bread myself but coppied the recipe out of a local Tortolan Magazine (whose name escapes me)while on holiday there.

Provided by WizzyTheStick

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar (or less0)
water
shortening

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt and sugar, add enough water to mix the ingredients and knead.
  • Grease the bottom of the pot with a little of the shortening and preheat by putting the tin with the hot coals on top of the pot.
  • Remove the tin sheet and place the dough inside. Replace the tin with hot coals on top of the pot.
  • Check the dough from time to time. When the bottom is brown turn the dough over and heat until the other side is brown. The whole process including the making of the dough should take 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 117.2, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 10.1, Protein 4.7

VIRGIN ISLAND JOHNNY CAKE RECIPE - (3.6/5)



Virgin Island Johnny Cake Recipe - (3.6/5) image

Provided by Gothelp

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup water or milk, or enough to make dough

Steps:

  • If frying, need oil and fryer. If baking you'll need a sheet pan Mix dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening, or rub in with fingers. Add water or milk slowly, just enough to make soft dough. Knead a few times until dough is smooth and hold together. Let rest* for 10 to 20 minutes. Shape into rounds. Flatten in your hand (real islands know the deal) or flatten out, prick with fork. If you are frying, make sure that your oil is hot, and place in fryer. Fry at medium-high heat over stove, turning several times, until brown and crusty on both sides. it should take 15 to 20 minutes. If baking, bake at 350°F until done. *Resting means covering with a clean kitchen towel or just turn a bowl over the dough Enjoy!

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