Trini Hops Bread

Trinidad Hops Bread
Hops bread is essentially the Trini version of dinner rolls. They are soft, airy and a bit crusty but also have a light chew. This makes them perfect for sandwiches and are commonly enjoyed with a variety of meats and vegetables. But I’m sure most Trinis would agree that there is nothing better than hot hops with lots of butter and cheese (and an optional drop of pepper sauce) 😊
Makes between 12-16 hops
Ingredients
1 ½ cups warm water (110-120°F)
1 tbsp instant yeast
¼ cup plus 1 tsp sugar
4 cups flour
1 ½ tsp salt
3-4 tbsp melted butter
Directions
1. To prepare/bloom yeast add 1 tsp of sugar and yeast to warm water. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In the meantime, combine flour, ¼ cup sugar, salt and melted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment.
3. When the yeast is ready slowly add it to the flour and mix on low speed to combine. Then switch to the dough hook and knead on medium speed for 5 minutes adding more flour or water as necessary. The dough should form a ‘ball’ around the dough hook- that’s when you know it is done .
4. I like to transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead by hand for a few minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too soft when kneading, add some oil to your hands and this will prevent the dough from sticking. The dough should feel soft, smooth and elastic but not sticky.
5. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, then turn it over so the top is lightly oiled. Cover and let rest in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until the dough is doubled.
6. Gently punch down the dough and divide and shape into 12-16 dough balls. Place the dough balls onto a greased baking sheet.
7. Cover and let rest for about 30-45 minutes or until the dough is doubled.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 380°F for 20 to 25 minute or until lightly golden.
9. Remove from pan and enjoy hot with lots of butter.
Tips
1. Liquids- you can use milk instead of water to make the hops, but this will produce a bread more similar to dinner rolls than traditional hops.
2. Yeast- if using instant yeast this can be added directly to the flour mixture- it’s not necessary to bloom it first in the water (I prefer to bloom it as this is how my Mom taught me). If using active- dry yeast you must bloom the yeast in liquid to activate it before adding to the flour.
3. Kneading- you may need to gradually add a little bit more flour or liquid to get the dough to the desired texture during kneading. You want a dough that is soft and elastic but not too sticky- so adjust accordingly.
4. Raise time and temperature- the time the dough takes to raise depends on the ambient temperature. In warm/tropical temperatures the dough will raise much faster compared to cold/temperate conditions. So be sure to check the size of the dough rather than the time to know when it has doubled.
5. Dough placement- when arranging the dough balls on the baking sheet you want to give the balls enough room to expand during the second raise and during baking so that they are touching after baking. This will ensure that the edges of the hops are soft. If the dough balls are placed too far apart the exterior will become too crusty.
6. This dough can easily be made by hand instead of a stand mixer- you will have to knead it a bit longer by hand until it is smooth and elastic.

[@itsmesal]

Ohhhh this looks amazingggggg , will definitely try😊

[@kandiskitchen]

Yes! you will love this recipe. Thanks for watching🙂

[@user-mh2ky3gh4k]

They look lovely

[@kandiskitchen]

Thank you!

[@vidyiamohansingh3660]

Wow perfect hops 😊

[@kandiskitchen]

Thank you!

[@donnawoods2870]

Tried this recipe came out perfect. I added wholewheat flour chia seeds and ground flaxseed

[@kandiskitchen]

Thanks for trying Donna!💕

[@judithgumaia7283]

I tried making this and it was perfect.. my go to receipe always.. Thank you Kandi.

[@kandiskitchen]

Thank you💕💕🙂

[@zenneivamohammed1906]

Always comes out great! Easy to follow! Looking forward to the dinner rolls 😜

[@kandiskitchen]

Thank you 🙂

[@cherylsadeek4870]

I have to try this! Authentic Trini hops just waiting for butter and cheese 😊 Love it!!!

[@kandiskitchen]

Nothing better than hot hops with butter and cheese☺️

[@neeranananramroop6069]

Awesome 👌

[@kandiskitchen]

😊

[@omidaramlal8979]

Those hops looking better than Affans and I am sure it is . Well done Kandi really proud of you.

[@kandiskitchen]

🥰🥰

[@ashfordramjit9940]

Delicious

[@kandiskitchen]

Thanks so much!!😊

[@Dhikshirecipevlog]

Looking nice

[@kandiskitchen]

Thank you!

[@Dhikshirecipevlog]

@@kandiskitchen check my recipe

[@jramjohn7429]

Will altering the sugar impact the outcome? Seems like a lot to me

[@kandiskitchen]

Hi! You can use less sugar if you want, but the 1/4 cup is not that much for 4 cups of flour. The hops will not turn out sweet at all- the amount of sugar will just contribute to the overall flavor of the dough. Hope it turns out well. Happy baking🙂

[@stephenburke4010]

Could you share your dhalphorie roti recipe with us.....

[@kandiskitchen]

Hi, will do that video in time🙂

[@davidwlanclos]

what is the size of that baking tray?

[@kandiskitchen]

It’s a 15 by 10 inch jelly roll pan. My oven is smaller than conventional ovens and this pan size fits perfectly. You can find it on Amazon here: Chicago Metallic Commercial II... www.amazon.com/dp/B003YKGS9K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@devinutt]

Waiting for Trini red beans. Terrace view edition

[@kandiskitchen]

Yes! On the list for sure.