Ghanaian Sugar Bread
A soft, golden, gently sweet loaf from Ghana, made for tea, butter and jam.
- Time2 hr 20
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.20 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Rub in the butter.
- 2
Beat the first egg into the warm milk and pour into the bowl. Mix to a soft dough.
- 3
Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Put in an oiled bowl, cover, and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 4
Grease a 900 g loaf tin. Knock the dough back, shape into a loaf and place in the tin. Cover and prove for 30 minutes until it rises over the rim.
30 min - 5
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Brush the top with the beaten egg.
- 6
Bake for 35 minutes until deep golden and hollow sounding when tipped out and tapped underneath.
35 min - 7
Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
