Published:
Sep 29th 2020
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Last updated: Dec 15th 2024
Homemade Trini Hops Bread is a beloved Caribbean staple, known for its soft texture and slight sweetness (sometimes referred to as soft dinner rolls). These fluffy buns are a popular choice in Trinidad, often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you serve them with savory fillings like ham and cheese, or eat them fresh with butter, Hops Bread is the perfect all-around bread for any occasion.
This recipe allows you to recreate the authentic Trinidad Hops Bread experience in your own kitchen, with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps. Best of all, you can have fresh, warm Hops Bread ready in just over an hour. So, grab your flour, yeast, and water, and let's bake up a batch of these irresistible buns!
This Homemade Trini Hops Bread recipe is quick, easy, and results in deliciously soft, golden buns that are perfect for any meal. Whether you’re looking to serve them with savory fillings like ham or cheese, or simply enjoy them fresh out of the oven, these versatile buns are a Caribbean favorite for good reason!
- Perfect Kneading: Be sure to knead the dough until it passes the windowpane test—it should stretch thin without tearing.
- Steaming Hack: When letting the dough rise, place the tray with dough over a pot of steaming water to get the perfect rise.
- Baking Consistency: Make sure the buns are spaced evenly on the tray to ensure they bake evenly without sticking together.
Pair these buns with sliced ham, cheese, or your favorite sandwich fillings. They also go great with savory dishes like stews, curries, or as dinner rolls served with butter.
- Gluten-Free Option: Swap out the baker’s flour for a gluten-free flour mix to create a gluten-free version of this classic bread.
- Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free margarine instead of regular bread margarine for a lactose-free version.
- Whole Wheat: Replace half the baker’s flour with whole wheat flour for a more nutritious twist.
Store leftover Trini Hops Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To refresh the bread, simply warm it in the oven or microwave before serving. You can also freeze the buns for up to 3 months, ensuring you always have fresh bread on hand.
- Baker’s Flour: Provides structure and the perfect chewiness for your bread.
- Water: Ensures the dough comes together and hydrates the flour.
- Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness and helps activate the yeast.
- Yeast: The rising agent for soft and fluffy buns.
- Salt: Enhances flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Bread Margarine: Adds richness and moisture to the dough.
Can I make Homemade Trini Hops Bread gluten-free?
Yes, you can substitute the baker’s flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe gluten-free.
Can I use dairy-free margarine in Homemade Trini Hops Bread?
Absolutely! Simply replace the regular bread margarine with a dairy-free alternative to make a lactose-free version of these delicious buns.
How to Make Homemade Trini Hops Bread
Start by mixing the dry ingredients in a large bowl—baker’s flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add water while stirring to form the dough. Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, then let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size. Once risen, divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a ball. Arrange the dough balls on a baking tray, let them rise again, and then bake them in a preheated oven until golden brown. Serve fresh out of the oven, or slice and fill them with your favorite meats, cheese, or spreads.
Time & Serves
Ingredients
500g Bakers Flour
270g Water
50g Sugar
5g Yeast
8g Salt
9g Bread Margarine
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