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    "Home" » Baking

    Guyanese Plait Bread

    Published: Dec 15, 2019 · Modified: Mar 24, 2023 by Althea Brown · This post may contain affiliate links · 96 Comments

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    Today I'm bringing to you the tradition of bread making with my recipe for homemade Guyanese plait bread. I would like to dedicate this post to my late grandmother Inez Glen, from West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, Georgetown, Guyana. My grandmother was a master home baker. She made the most delicious breads, cakes and pastries out of a homemade oven in her backyard. She passed down her cooking genes to all generations of our family and I am forever grateful that she gave us these traditions!

    Guyanese plait bread wrapped in a towel with brown and black stripes

    You don't need fancy equipment to make plait bread! Yes, making your dough in a stand mixer with a dough hook makes life a bit easier, but it is not necessary for this plait bread recipe. This is not a quick bread. It needs time to rise, punch down and rise again before baking. But it is worth it. There is nothing better to me, than fresh baked bread, especially when paired with Pepperpot on Christmas morning. You don't need a special occasion to make bread when it is this easy. I'm sure you have the ingredients in your pantry right now. Mix it up and let it rise, you could have plait bread in about 2 hours.

    Jump to:
    • The Step by Step Video Tutorial
    • Bread is always better with butter
    • Shaping the dough
    • Braiding the Bread
    • Proofing the bread
    • Printable Recipe Card

    The Step by Step Video Tutorial

    Bread is always better with butter

    If you watch the video you will see that I accidentally added ½ cup of butter to my dough for this plait bread instead of ¼ cup (what I typically use) but it made the bread the softest bread I've ever made. No need to use ½ cup of butter though ¼ of butter produces great results and is all you really need. Room temperature butter is better for this recipe but room temperature margarine or vegan butter works great too.

    Shaping the dough

    Plait bread has a signature three strand weave or plait. Some people top that with a single strand, some people leave it without. There is no right or wrong way, just depends on how your family did it.

    If you are not a fan of plait bread, use this recipe to make two loaves of bread instead. After the first rise, punch down and knead the dough into a ball, then divide the dough ball in half and roll into two logs. Place on a greased baking sheet or in two loaf pans and let the dough rise again before baking. If you prefer wholewheat bread try this Guyanese Style Wholewheat Plait Bread recipe. It is an oldie but yields delicious results.

    Braiding the Bread

    Braiding the bread takes practice but once you get the hang of it, it's quite simple.

    braided plait bread

    Start by rolling the dough into three equal strips.

    three strips of bread dough

    Then cross over right over left. Leaving the top open.

    right over left braiding plait bread

    Continue to work your way all the way down.

    right over left braiding plait bread
    braiding bread

    Then rotate the ends and go right under left to finish off the braid.

    braiding right under left

    Continue all the way down and tuck the last bit under the loaf.

    finishing up the plait bread braid

    You can make the loaf with or without the topper strip of dough. That's simply up to you.

    Proofing the bread

    For this recipe we proof the dough twice. Once before braiding and then after it has been braided. The second proof is the most important. You must be patient and allow it to proof for the full hour at room temperature. If you don't your bread will rip apart in the center as it continues to rise during baking.

    Plait bread ripping apart at the braid because of rushed second proofing.

    Printable Recipe Card

    Guyanese plait bread wrapped in a towel with brown and black stripes

    Plait Bread

    Althea Brown
    Plait Bread (Guyanese Style) is a hand kneaded white bread that is soft and buttery. It is perfect for stews and pairs nicely with Pepperpot!
    5 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time 2 hrs
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins
    Course Bread
    Cuisine Guyanese
    Servings 4 Servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon of dry active yeast
    • 1 ¼ cup of warm water 110 °F
    • ¼ cup of brown sugar
    • 3 ½ cup of all purpose flour plus more for dusting
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup of room temperature butter ok to use vegan butter, plus 1 tablespoon for basting after baking

    Instructions
     

    • Add warm water to a mixing cup, then dissolve the sugar in water. Next add the yeast and give it a stir. Then cover with a towel and set aside in a warm place to bloom
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt and mix together well. Then add the butter to the flour and using a fork or your fingers rub/cut the butter into flour until a crumbly texture forms
    • Next, form a well in the center of the flour and butter mixture then add the activated yeast mixture,
    • Mix together to slowly form a pancake batter consistency, this is best achieved using a whisk. Then use your hands or a rubber spatula to pull the rest of the flour into the mixture to form a soft dough ball.
    • Then turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes into a smooth ball or until the dough bounces back when pressed with a finger
    • Place dough ball into a greased bowl, cover with a towel and allow to rise until it doubles in size. This takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour
    • When dough doubles in size, punch down and knead again into a smooth ball then cut 2 inch piece of dough off from the ball and set aside
    • Then divide the remaining dough into 3 equal parts and roll into even logs that are about 12 to 15 inches long. Next plait the three pieces into a braid by going right over left with alternating logs of dough
    • Roll the 2 inch piece of dough that was set aside earlier into a long strip, place the strip on to of the braided loaf, then place loaf on a greased baking sheet
    • Cover and let rise for an hour at room temperature or until it doubles in size
    • Preheat over to 350 degrees
    • Bake bread for 25 minutes (30 if you like it dark), until it is golden brown
    • Remove from the oven and brush with 1 tablespoon of butter, cover with a towel and allow to cool completely before serving

    Notes

    1. To speed up the dough rising process, place covered dough in a warm oven (turn oven on to 200°F for 10 minutes, then shut it off). This is great to speed up the first proof, but should not be used for the second proof or your plait will rip apart.
    2. For best results let the second proof happen at room temperature and let it proof for the full hour.
    3. After my bread cools I place it into a bread bag to keep it fresh. If you don't have a bread bag you can wrap it with a clean kitchen towel to keep it from drying out.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
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    Comments

    1. wendy says

      December 15, 2019 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      Althea! Thank you very much for sharing these wonderful recipes with us. I've been a follower for years and this is my go to bread recipe (especially at Christmas time. lol). your words made me think of my amazing grandmother, mary pitt (Aunt zerry-who use to bake & sell in kitty/campbellville area). thank you again!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 15, 2019 at 6:10 pm

        Thank you for being a faithful follower. I love memories of my grandmother. It’s amazing how much these women gave to their families.

        Reply
        • paula dover says

          December 24, 2020 at 5:24 pm

          Thanks for your recipe. I followed and my bread came out very good. Have a Merry Christmas and a happy New year.

          Reply
          • Althea Brown says

            December 24, 2020 at 6:02 pm

            Merry Christmas

            Reply
      • wendy says

        March 29, 2020 at 3:31 pm

        Note to self: "do not type public responses from your phone." no capitalization of proper names...ugh! lol

        getting ready to make some bread today. I really should have done the whole 30 with you while we are confined to our homes.

        stay safe

        Reply
        • Althea Brown says

          March 29, 2020 at 3:35 pm

          Ha. I’m starting another one (joining a global Whole30) on April 13. Come join me!

          Reply
          • Wendy says

            April 01, 2020 at 10:07 am

            I'm in! Let me make these tennis rolls today (your recipe), so that I can dedicate myself to the challenge. lol

            Reply
            • Althea Brown says

              April 01, 2020 at 10:16 am

              Haha. Ok. Awesome.

            • Althea Brown says

              April 01, 2020 at 10:17 am

              Hope you’re using the updated tennis roll recipe. That’s the best one.

            • Bibi says

              December 24, 2020 at 11:36 am

              Why is my bread still raw in the middle even after following the steps?

            • Althea Brown says

              December 24, 2020 at 6:03 pm

              Your yeast was probably not good. Did it get a good rise?

            • DC says

              December 29, 2020 at 10:43 pm

              Hi Althea,
              I can’t wait to try this recipe! Can I put all the ingredients in my bread machine on the dough setting? The dough setting cycle is completed in 2 hours.

            • Althea Brown says

              December 30, 2020 at 12:02 am

              I’m not sure. I don’t have a bread machine and have never used one.

      • Sharlima says

        April 15, 2021 at 4:53 pm

        Hi Althea.
        Would like to send a pic. This bread recipe is amazing. My daughter asked me to make a Guyanese plait bread. I made your recipe. Excellent. She is thrilled to bits. Thanks for sharing. I read about your roti recipe. I am going to Google it. Thanks again.

        Reply
    2. Ethel Ross says

      December 15, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you do you have a recIpe book

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 15, 2019 at 6:09 pm

        In a sense this is my recipe book. I aspire to have a cook book one day!

        Reply
    3. Yvonne Richards says

      December 15, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      Althea,
      “Bread and buTter is your Jam ... eh.” That was cute irony:) . I love your work in the kitchen!! You made me want to go and make brEad, but i don’t have to because my mom (your aunt ) made some ... also, i would be TEMPTED to eat it all so i just don’t bake:)

      Great job with the BrEad and thank you for memories of granny.

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 15, 2019 at 6:08 pm

        You are beyond lucky to have your mom right there. Girl if she lived with me we would rock out in the kitchen everyday. I would record, document and write everything down. I aspire to be like her when I’m that age. Just cooking for my kids and grand kids. I learn something new about cooking EVERY single time I talk to Aunty Cheryl. I miss granny. I think about her often. Every time I want to fancy up a dish or blog post with some gadget I’m like “you think granny would use this?” 😀 I just hope this bread made her proud. My favorite memory of eating her bread was with a sweet and sour chicken stew. To this day I can’t recreate that stew. She was truly an inspiration!!!

        Reply
    4. Farah KassiM says

      December 25, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you so much for this wonderful bread recipE!!! My mom and i have tried many bread recipe but this is the best by far! So easy and comes out Soft, fluffy and so Delicious everytime!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 25, 2019 at 3:26 pm

        Thank you so much for your kind words. So glad you guys tried and liked it.

        Reply
    5. Kellianne says

      December 28, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Omgggg!!! THIs bread is everything you said it would be. DELICIOUSness!!! This is my bread recipe going forward. My family loved it too. Thank you for putting ANOTher tradition on my table.

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 28, 2019 at 8:08 pm

        You’re very welcome. I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed it! Thank you for trying my recipe and adding bread making to you family traditions!

        Reply
    6. Oma says

      January 09, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe. It was delicious. It came out so soft. I bake today and only have a quarter of it left. Lol. I was wondering if you double the recipe do you double the yeast as well. Thanks .

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        January 10, 2020 at 6:22 am

        I’m so happy it worked! If you want to make two loaves of bread double the flour, butter and liquids but not the yeast. Good luck!

        Reply
        • Oma says

          January 10, 2020 at 11:49 am

          Thank you so much. I appreciate what i have learn from you.

          Reply
    7. Mariam Ali says

      March 07, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      I just made thei bread and I was totally amazed at how perfect it came out. I have alWays wanted to bake bread,.I dId Try one tIme wHen I was younger and living in Guyana but it was A dIsAster. I threw out. This bread is soft aNd amazing. Thank you for sharing this Recipe. Wish i can post a picture of it. Thank you again.

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        March 07, 2020 at 9:20 pm

        I’m so happy you tried and had success with this recipe. Now that you’ve made bread you have to try tennis rolls. If you are on Facebook you can share pictures on my Facebook page. Facebook.com/metemgee or just search for metemgee. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
        • Mariam Ali says

          July 12, 2020 at 9:56 am

          5 stars
          I did and also I need to tell you this. I love to look at ur videos and listen to you. I looked at your roti video. Man you make roti making into an art. I have been cooking roti since I was 10 years old and still cooking them. Taught all my kids to make them too. I was so over making roti, until I saw ur video and how lovingly you made each one. Now roti making has taken on a new meaning for me. You have an amazing way to present cooking! Keep up the good work. I am so tempted to share your recipes on my Facebook page but not sure how well recipes and quotes go together. Have a great day.

          Reply
    8. Simone says

      March 30, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      I made this today and it was dicine! First time.making bread and was really pleased at how w
      Well it came.out. just as good as tou said it would be. I've already shared with multiple people. Thanknyou!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        March 30, 2020 at 5:58 pm

        Thank you so much for trying the recipe and for sharing. Glad it came out great! It’s a favorite in my home.

        Reply
      • Ange says

        December 10, 2020 at 9:57 pm

        The bread is sooo soft and delicious, the whole family loved it! This is my new go to bread recipe.

        Reply
        • Althea Brown says

          December 10, 2020 at 10:03 pm

          So glad it was a hit. Thank you for sharing.

          Reply
    9. Tandieka says

      April 18, 2020 at 11:21 am

      I used this recipe to make a loaf at christmas time to accompany my pepperpot, it came out great!

      Reply
    10. Marg says

      April 19, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Althea, thank you for this recipe!! It came out amazing when I baked it the other day, I wish I could post a picture for you. The whole house loved it. I wanted to make it a few more times and was wondering if i had to adjust the cook time or temperature if I was making 2 loaves to be in the oven at the same time. Please let me know what you think. Thank you again and I will be making more of your recipes in the future!!!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        April 19, 2020 at 8:44 pm

        Hi There. Thank you so much for this and for sharing. No need to adjust cooking time or temperature while baking two loaves. If you mix the two loaves in one batch you don’t need to increase the yeast in the recipe. Thanks again.

        Reply
    11. Caroline says

      May 16, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      One of Best instructions ive had since my graNdmOthers teachings. Im not one to read directions, i prefer to watch them. I usually Just read the ingredients and get straight into watching. This vIdeo was clear and i enjoyed hearing her background of How she started getting into baKing. I ended up using the hOle stick of butter instead of the 1/4. I do agree the bread is softer and taste scrumPtious! My bread was even baked in a toaster oveN!! Thank you! You have made this guyanese proud!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        May 16, 2020 at 7:03 pm

        Thank you so much for the support. More butter = yummy bread.

        Reply
      • Mala P says

        June 25, 2020 at 1:58 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Althea!
        This recipe is amazing! Since Covid I started baking more and was happy to find your recipe. It's soft and delicious. I've been baking this every week 😅

        Reply
        • Althea Brown says

          June 26, 2020 at 4:24 am

          Thank you so much. I love the smell of bread baking, so I can only imagine what a weekly treat that is!

          Reply
      • tvg says

        December 23, 2020 at 8:55 am

        Hi there,

        Can I use coconut oil in place of butter?

        Reply
        • Althea Brown says

          December 23, 2020 at 8:57 am

          Yes you can

          Reply
      • Saby says

        December 24, 2020 at 2:37 pm

        My sister did your recipe 2 days ago and absolutely loved the results, so she sent me the recipe to try, going to try it today..

        Reply
        • Althea Brown says

          December 24, 2020 at 6:02 pm

          Thank you. Merry Christmas

          Reply
    12. Jen says

      November 30, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      Made this today was amazing and ingrendients was exact. Thankyou so much only one thing happen to me is that the button was a little burn but it was amazing. I will try it again

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 05, 2020 at 10:50 am

        You may need to adjust your shelf position for next time

        Reply
    13. Rachel says

      December 09, 2020 at 8:09 am

      Thank you for the recipe,would you use salted or unsalted butter?

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 09, 2020 at 3:59 pm

        I used unsalted butter and a pinch of salt. If salted butter no salt

        Reply
        • Johanna says

          December 10, 2020 at 5:01 pm

          Altee this recipe was PERFECT! It tasted so great that I couldn't stop eating it and you know what was the best part? It was not only easy, but your method didn't use much of my time. I was don't pronto!

          Reply
          • Althea Brown says

            December 10, 2020 at 6:34 pm

            Yay. So glad you love it. Thanks for sharing.

            Reply
    14. Fayola says

      December 10, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      Made this bread during the early days of the covid 19 pandemic and I've continued since then. You wouldn't believe it was my first time making bread when it was finished. The receipe was easy to follow and the video visually guided me. Thanks Altee!!!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 10, 2020 at 6:33 pm

        Thank you so much for sharing. Much love and happy holidays.

        Reply
    15. Dd Wlsn says

      December 10, 2020 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      Watching you make the bread gave me the courage to try it. My husband walked in while I was kneading the dough, he sat down and watched until I was done. Then he smiled and said,” That’s how my Grandmother used to make bread.” Such a cute moment for us.
      The bread turned out great! Next time I make it I will bake it for a few extra minutes to get a deeper color and add a little more salt.
      Thank you for sharing, Althea.

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 10, 2020 at 6:34 pm

        You’re so welcome. What an awesome moment. It’s how my grandmother made bread too. Much love to you and your family.

        Reply
    16. Britt says

      December 10, 2020 at 6:51 pm

      This recipe is amazing, and easy to follow. My bread came out super soft and delicious.

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 10, 2020 at 7:37 pm

        Thank you for sharing Britt so happy that you loved it.

        Reply
    17. Lana says

      December 10, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      This plait bread recipe has saved me during this pandemic! Thank you so much! My family loves it!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 10, 2020 at 7:37 pm

        Thanks for sharing. Much love to you and your family.

        Reply
    18. Nadina says

      December 10, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      Althea, your bread recipe is the best! So easy and tasty! The kids love it! I double the recipe every time because it gets eaten like candy!

      Thank you for making me feel like an accomplished bread maker!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 10, 2020 at 10:02 pm

        It’s definitely a fav in our family too. Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
    19. Marcia Redding says

      December 10, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!! This is the best recipe ever!!! I made this today and it was the only thingy sons are for most of the day, lol. A must do again before Pepperpot time to make sure I got it right. Thank you Althea!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 11, 2020 at 6:04 pm

        I’m so glad your family enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for sharing

        Reply
    20. Elayne says

      December 11, 2020 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      After watching my grandmother, from a distance, making this bread as a child, it seemed too complicated for my analytical and Hinglish mind. However, after watching Althea's post on Instagram, which redirected me to this blog and YouTube video, I pulled up my sleeves, grabbed that flour, yeast and sugar with gusto. The plait bread came out perfect, as soft as a pillow and more-ish (I devoured a whole loaf all to myself!!!). I was so tempted to breach all of the U.K pandemic regulations, book a flight to Guyana and pitch up a stall in Bourda market to sell the bread that I had made. Obviously, I couldn't but I will be making another batch tomorrow because not only my belly deserves it but the recipe is easy to follow and the results are superb! Thank you 🙂
      Tip: make sure you listen / read Althea's tips - very important.

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 11, 2020 at 6:06 pm

        Thank you so much. What a review! I too can eat an entire loaf of his by myself. Much love to you.

        Reply
    21. Radha says

      December 11, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this. My house smells glorious! It’s soft and melts in your mouth. I love everything about this recipe, especially the trick to make a well with the flour and whisking in the sugar/water/yeast until it’s a manageable dough. Thank goodness this blog came into my life!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 11, 2020 at 6:07 pm

        Thank you so much for this. Love the smell of this bread baking also.

        Reply
    22. Angela says

      December 25, 2020 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      Merry Christmas! Baking this bread brought back so many wonderful memories from my childhood. My only question is— at 25 mins, the bread wasn’t golden brown. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 25, 2020 at 11:05 am

        Keep baking for another 5 minutes. Some ovens are cooler than other.

        Reply
    23. KR says

      December 25, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic, fool-proof recipe. I followed the video exactly (doubled the butter!) and it's the softest bread I've ever made. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 25, 2020 at 2:04 pm

        Yumm thank you for sharing.

        Reply
        • A . Biteye says

          December 27, 2020 at 1:46 pm

          I did it and it was very delicious for my first time. Simple recipe I love it. Much thanks.

          Reply
          • Althea Brown says

            December 27, 2020 at 2:23 pm

            Lovely

            Reply
    24. Sharda says

      January 03, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      So soft and fluffy! Easy recipe for great tasting bread as if its straight out the bakery. And the video makes it even easier to follow. Althea, just curious as to why not add baking powder to this recipe?

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        January 03, 2021 at 6:54 pm

        I’ve never made bread with baking powder. It’s soft and perfect without it. I like to keep things simple.

        Reply
    25. Audrey says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks so much for sharing this family recipe. I have made several Guyanese plait breads, and this recipe is the best one I have tried. It was soft, fluffy, buttery deliciousness. It didn't even get to cool. It was gone in 15 minutes. I made the dough in my Zo. It doubled in size w/i 45 minutes. This is definitely a keeper.

      Reply
    26. Antoinette Griffith says

      July 04, 2021 at 2:49 am

      5 stars
      I understand the value of words, so I don’t use them frivolously. Hear me when I say Althea is a treasure!!!

      I’ve been following her since 2014, and in my opinion, whether you’ve grown up eating these traditional Guyanese staples and have some small measure of how to put a meal together or are from another country looking to broaden your home menu; Althea gives you fail proof recipes to get it done.

      Although I am not Guyanese, I was taught to cook by a much beloved Guyanese woman in my life. However, the truth is I rarely had to actually “knock pots!” Unfortunately, as often happens in life, Mater’s passing showed me how much I didn’t know or remember. Talk about depressed.

      Until I found Metemgee on YouTube.

      I’ve since cooked bakes, bread, pepperpot, and of course her “metemgee 😘, amongst many other recipes. To the pleasure and joy of my Guyanese husband.

      Althea, I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating:

      “I know how challenging it can be to incorporate a blog into the already busy life of being a daughter, wife, mother and all the other many hats our gender wears on any given day; so I had to take a moment to say thank you.

      Thank you, for your detailed Youtube videos and the informative information on your blog. Your explicit steps show your compassion (for those of us navigating new recipes) and your love and passion for GOOD food. Each recipe and post is nourishment not only for our bodies but our souls as well. Helping us to reconnect to the feel good food of old and thereby ministering to the child in each of us yearning for a taste of “home.”
      Please know that both your sites are a blessing to those of us who no longer have (or never had) a Mater, or Auntie to guide our hands in the kitchen.

      I hope you realize the value and impact of what you do.

      Again, I say Thank You and May God Continue to Bless You as you have blessed your readers!

      blessed60859212 (@vandersongriffith)
      OCTOBER 17, 2014 AT 7:30 AM”

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    27. Farahmhamid says

      September 06, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love all your recipes but your plait bread is my favourite and always a winner! ♥️

      Reply
    28. Mary Permaul says

      December 18, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe. My grandmother’s name was also Inez (Jackman) and we also lived in West Ruimveldt prior to migrating to the US. I lost my grandmother 3 years ago and making this bread really made me feel like I was reconnecting with her. I have been trying to perfect Guyanese dishes in the past few years in hopes of passing my heritage and traditions on to my boys. I am a mom of a 8 year old and 2 year old. This was my first time trying to make bread and it came out amazing. I need to work on my plaiting skills but I’ll get there. I also plan to try your pepperpot recipe this week for the first time. Just ordered that instant pot as you recommended. Happy Holidays to you and your family and thank you again! 😊

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      • Althea Brown says

        December 18, 2021 at 10:25 pm

        Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m so glad the bread worked out for you and I’m excited to hear about the pepperpot.

        Reply
    29. Sandie Anderson says

      December 22, 2021 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! So far I made the pepper pot, plait bread, and my garlic pork is still holding. So we are set for Christmas morning breakfast...smile. I am working on the ingredients for Christmas dinner. I appreciate that you have made these recipes easy to follow and the food is delicious, as this is my first time making all of these goodies. Enjoy a lovely holiday season and happy 2022.

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 23, 2021 at 6:55 am

        Yay. You’re welcome. Seasons greetings and enjoy all the Yumm ones

        Reply
    30. Plaitbread plaiter says

      December 23, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      I decided to make my own plait bread and your receipe had the best reviews. It was my first time making bread and your receipe was easy to follow and all of the ingredients were found in my cupboard. At one point I thought I did something wrong as the dough was sticky but, I must have been encouraged by your grand mother to keep working with the dough and I did. Wow what an amazing bread! The pepperpot is on the stove now. I can't wait to eat them both.
      Thank you for sharing your receipe.

      Reply
    31. Sisiscarlett says

      December 24, 2021 at 5:54 am

      5 stars
      Perfect Guyanese bread. I followed the recipe and was rewarded with fluffy flavoursome bread perfect for my pepper pot.

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Butters says

        August 24, 2022 at 10:48 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you!! I tried the recipe. The bread was soft and flavorful. Easy to follow recipe. I have to practice on the plait.

        Reply
    32. Akita F. says

      November 22, 2022 at 3:33 pm

      Now i'm the bread making queen in my family! The baking spirit that my grandmother and great aunts have skipped my mom. So Althea tutorials are bringing a long lost tradition back to my family!

      Def would recommend watching the video AND reading all directions. Some written and visual directions do not match. But my bread came out great. Gonna make it a 2nd time and take some to my grandparents home so they don't have to buy for the holidays.

      Reply
    33. Tricia says

      December 23, 2022 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      I searched the internet for a Guyana plait bread recipe to accompy my pepperpot and chose yours based on the reviews which did not disappoint! Best bread recipe ever, well worth the wait of proofing! Chef's kiss!

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        December 31, 2022 at 2:08 pm

        Thank you so much. So Glad you tried and liked the recipe. Happy New Year!

        Reply

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