Haitian Bread (Pain Haitien)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F

2. 2

   Dissolve the yeast in a large bowl in warm water.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   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.

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   Press dough into greased jelly roll plan (about 15x10x1-inch). Cut dough into about 21/2-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.

7. 7

   Dissolve the instant coffee in the milk and brush over the dough. Bake until the bread is golden brown, about 35 minutes.

8. 8

   Break the bread into squares to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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