Dominica mastiff bread

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1. 1Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl (sugar, salt and instant yeast).
2. 2Mix with a large wooden spoon.
3. 3Add shortening or lard and mix.
4. 4Stir until everything is combined with your hand.
5. 5Add warm water and mix the dough until stiff.
6. 6Add more flour so that dough doesn't stick.
7. 7You can add dough onto a floured board to make sure that it's properly kneaded.
8. 8Knead for about 8-10 minutes.
9. 9ShapeShape dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes.
10. 10Work the dough again on a lightly floured surface (kneading is the most critical part of this recipe process.
11. 11ShapeShape dough into your desired bread designs and lay the on a baking sheet or bread pan.
12. 12RestLet the breads rest for 25 minutes.
13. 13Preheat oven at 190°C / 375°F.
14. 14BakeBake until golden brown.
15. 15Instructions when using active yeast.
16. 16Mix 3½ cups of warm water (50°C / 115°F to 50°C / 120°F), yeast and sugar.
17. 17Add a pinch of salt and ½lb of sifted flour to the mixture.
18. 18Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon.
19. 19Set in a warm place the for about one hour.
20. 20Mixture should look foamy with bubbles.
21. 21Sift the rest of the flour in a large mixing bowl.
22. 22Pour yeast mixture into the large bowl over the flour.
23. 23Add shortening or lard and mix.
24. 24Add more flour so that dough doesn't stick.
25. 25You can add dough onto a floured board to make sure that it's properly kneaded.
26. 26Knead for about 8-10 minutes.
27. 27ShapeShape dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes.
28. 28RestLet the breads rest for 25 minutes.
29. 29Preheat oven at 190°C / 375°F.
30. 30BakeBake until nicely browned.