Liberian Rice Bread

Rice bread is unique to Liberia. The bread bears similarity to the banana bread and is filled with warm spices that remind one of Sunday breakfast. The Liberian rice bread is an all-time favorite bread that is best enjoyed at any time of day.

Ingredients to Make Rice Bread

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Rest Time 32 mins

Total Time 1 hr 32 mins

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cooking Temp: 350 F

Servings: 10

Calories: 350

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

The rice bread is made from very ripe plantains, warm tropical spices, and rice meal, and is similar to banana bread. The first taste of the rice bread will leave you wanting more.

Ingredients

1 cup cream of rice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 large egg
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tbsp fresh ground ginger
2 cups very ripe plantain, mashed or puree

Instructions

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-nch x 2.5-inch round cake pan.
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2. Whisk together the 1 cup cream of rice, 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 1/2 tsp salt.
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3. Add to the dry ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup water, 1 egg, 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1 tbsp fresh ground ginger, 2 cups mashed ripe plantains, whisk well until all ingredients are fully combined.
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4. Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake on lower rack at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Place on top rack and bake 10-15 minutes or until top will brown and toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
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5. Remove from oven. Let cool complete. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Serving Size 1 slice

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal