Ghanaian Tea Bread 🍞 – Black Foodie Finder

A Soft, Fragrant Ghanaian Bread Made for Tea Time

This Ghanaian Tea Bread by Dr. Afia Amoako is a simple, fragrant loaf that delivers plenty of reward without a complicated bread-making process. The dough combines flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, nutmeg, melted butter, and water for a soft bread with a subtle sweetness and warm aroma.

Because Afia uses instant yeast, the recipe skips a traditional double rise. After a short rest, shape the dough into its classic log form, proof until doubled, dust with flour, and bake. Enjoy it warm with butter, alongside tea or porridge, or turn it into a breakfast sandwich.

Ingredients

For the Ghanaian Tea Bread

• Flour
• Salt
• Sugar
• Instant yeast
• Nutmeg
• Butter, melted
• Water
• Additional flour, for dusting

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Dough

• Combine the flour, salt, sugar, instant yeast, nutmeg, melted butter, and water.

2. Knead

• Knead the mixture until a cohesive, smooth dough forms.

3. Rest & Shape

• Let the dough rest briefly.
• Shape it into the classic tea bread logs.

4. Let It Rise

• Cover and allow the shaped loaves to rise until doubled in size.

5. Bake

• Bake for 20 minutes, then cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

• Use instant yeast as directed to keep the process simple.
• Give the dough its short rest before shaping.
• Let the shaped loaves fully double before baking.
• Serve warm with butter, tea, porridge, or as a breakfast sandwich.

About the Creator

This recipe is by Dr. Afia Amoako, the creator behind @eatwithafia. She shares Ghanaian and African-inspired recipes that celebrate traditional flavors while making them approachable for home cooks.

Dr. Afia Amoako | @eatwithafia