Nigerian · bread
Agege Bread
Agege Bread reads sweetness 7.1, richness 6.0 and funk & ferment 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Nigerian bread, about 2 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.1 · Richness 6.0 · Funk & Ferment 4.3 · Salinity 3.6 · Umami 0.9 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk powder
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
Time & effort: about 2 hr (30 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 265.5 kcal, 9.5 g protein, 5.5 g fat, 44 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast, butter, and milk powder with warm water and knead into a soft, smooth, pliable dough.
- Allow to proof until doubled, then shape into loaves and place in greased pans for a second rise.
- Bake until deep golden brown on top, with a very soft, pillowy crumb inside.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.