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Alkubus (Nigerian Steamed Bread)
Alkubus is a steamed wheat bread from northern Nigeria. It originated from Arabs.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 4
- wheat flour2 cup
- instant yeast1 teaspoon
- salt1/2 teaspoon
- baking powder1 teaspoon
- water1/2 cup
- vegetable oil2 teaspoon
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Sift the flour into a mixing bowl. Mix in the yeast, salt, and baking powder.
Mix in the water to make a dough, and knead it until cohesive and fully combined.
Cover the dough and let rise for 1 hour.
Gently deflate the dough.
Grease a cooking mold, and transfer the dough to the mold.
Cover the mold and place it in a steamer setup. Steam until cooked through and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the heat and let cool.
Unmold the steamed bread and serve.
