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Fire bread recipes in Africa are endless

South Africa’s favorite fire bread recipe is Pot Bread or Potbrood bread recipe.

Fire bread recipes in Africa are endless. Pot Bread rustic outdoor cooking on an open fire is delicious African food made in a cast iron pot traditionally cooked over barbecue coals or braai in South Africa. Classic fire pot bread recipe can be made at home add cheese, rosemary, onions, beer, raisins, apricots, chocolate, Billabong or any of your favorite ingredients.

Fire Bread Recipe Garlic Butter Pot Bread

Fire Bread Recipe Garlic Butter Pot Bread

Fire Bread Recipe Garlic Butter Pot Bread

Fire bread recipes in Africa are traditional bread recipes made for down-home food recipes. Pot Bread or Potbrood fire bread recipe is quickly prepared and cooked over an open fire.

Ingredients

2 cups self-rising flour      2 medium eggs 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/3 cup unsalted softened butter 1 teaspoon garlic powder Directions

 

In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar, then mix in eggs and spices. Mix flour into the moist mixture. Transfer mixture to a greased cast iron pot with a lid. Allow the dough to rise 2 hours covered in a warm place. Over very low coals, bake for about 30 minutes. Insert a knife into the bread, if it comes out clean the Potbrood is ready. Finding the right temperature to make the Potbrood on the grill can be tricky but practice makes perfect.

Potbrood is delicious African food


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What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

Use the “African Recipes” category or explore posts like African Recipes for regional dishes and ingredients.

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