Alkubus (Nigerian Steamed Bread)

Ingredients

• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup water
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps

1. 1

   Sift the flour into a mixing bowl. Mix in the yeast, salt, and baking powder.

2. 2

   Mix in the water to make a dough, and knead it until cohesive and fully combined.

3. 3

   Cover the dough and let rise for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Gently deflate the dough.

5. 5

   Grease a cooking mold, and transfer the dough to the mold.

6. 6

   Cover the mold and place it in a steamer setup. Steam until cooked through and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat and let cool.

8. 8

   Unmold the steamed bread and serve.