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| Nigerian Bread Rolls β (JijaΒ Bread) |
Β This Nigerian bread rolls areΒ one of the popular breads in Nigeria.
In Lagos state and some parts of Nigeria, the pull-apart rolls are known asβJi-ja breadβ .
Β I remember the first time I saw this bread at my dadβs bakery. As a kid I was fascinated by their pull apart shape and in no time, it replaced the usual Sandwich loaf, βcos everyone just loved them.
Β So if youβve ever wondered how these lovelies are made, hereβs how to make the Nigerian bread rolls (Ji-ja bread), just as it is done in the bakeries,
but Iβll be replacing the chemical additives with one of my favorite natural dough enhancer , known as TangzhongΒ .
Β For our highly rated Agege bread recipe,Β I made use of the Scalded flourβ method(see steps here) and to prove to you that the βTangzhong methodβ works equally well, Iβll be using it for this Ji-ja bread recipe.
*Check out our Agege bread recipe*
Ingredients
For the Dough enhancer
β 125ml Water
β 25 grams Flour(bread flour or normal plain flour)
(that is, 5 part water, to 1 part flour)
For the main Dough:
β 475grams Bread flour(Plain flour)
β 35grams Powdered milk
β 80gr sugar
β 1/2 teaspoon salt
β 7g or 2 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
β 1 egg, lightly beaten
β 130ml lukewarm water, adjust as needed
β 40g butter, at room temperature, cut into tiny cubes
Tip: If youβre using evaporated milk(peak milk) , add 4 to 5 tablespoonful
**Please click here for how to make the dough enhancer(Tangzhong)**
Once you have prepared the dough enhancer you can go forward and make the bread.
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| The dough enhancer(Tangzhong) |
Now to Make the Ji-ja Bread rolls
1. In a wide bowl, sift in the flour and powdered milk.
Then add the sugar, salt and yeast. Mix together and then make a well in the center of the bowl and add the egg and water roux(Tangzhong/ enhancer).
Mix well and gradually add the lukewarm water as you mix, and stop when you get a slightly sticky rough dough.
2. Hand knead the rough dough for about 20 minutes until it is soft and stretchy like pulled chewing gum. Then knead in the butter for 10 more minutes until well incorporated.Β
For my hand kneading I usually use the βstretch, slap and fold methodβ(in this method the sticky dough is stretched, folded over itself, lifted up and thrown back down onto the table repeatedly until the dough is less sticky and elastic)β¦ youβll need a scraper to help bring the sticky dough together while kneading.
The dough will be very sticky at first, but keep on kneading, and incorporating as little flour as possible. Too much flour will result in a hard bread.
So resist the urge to add more flour.. use the scraper to remove sticky dough from your fingers.Β
But alternatively you can make use of a dough/ bread machine. Knead on medium speed for 30 minutes, using the dough hook , until you get a smooth and stretchy dough.
If you have a food processor, knead the dough for 3 to 5 minutes and check the doughβs elasticity every 20 to 30 seconds.
3. Now roll the stretchy(but slightly sticky) dough into a a ball, place in a large bowl that has been greased with butter or oil, cover with a foil or a cling wrap and leave to rise for 1 hour or until double in size.
4. Punch down the risen dough, knead for 2 minutes and form again into a ball, then divide it into 12 equal portions or more depending on the size and depth of your pan.
5. Then mold each of the portions into small balls and place on a greased baking pan, cover with a cling wrap and let it rise again until it doubles in size, this takes about 1 hour depending on the weather.
6.Β About 10 minutes, before the rolls are fully risen, preheat ovenΒ for 8 minutes at 170C/ 335F , brush the rolls with egg wash and bake the jija bread for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
We love to hear from you, do leave us a comment and feedback if you try out this recipe. Stay tuned for Special bread loaf recipe and Onisha brown bread π
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This is hands down the bestest bread Iβve ever made. I just modified mine by adding in a little ginger and vinegar. I hear they are one of the best improvers out there. Thank you thank you. Iβm a fan infact ac
Author
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Kace
I am so happy you enjoyed the bread recipe
and yes ginger and vinegar are also good bread improvers
Glad to have you as a fan, a big hug.
I STILL CANT GET MY BREAD RIGHT, JUST HARD STONE LIKE THING
Author
Bimbo sorry about your bread but
if I may ask, whose bread recipe are you using?
And if itβs mine, did you follow every step
JUST AS IT IS WRITTEN?
Did you also use all the ingredients
JUST AS IT IS WRITTEN(NO SUBSTITUTES)?
Hard bread can be caused by so many factors but
the common ones are
1:NOT KNEADING ENOUGH
2:TOO MUCH FLOUR
3:UNDER PROVING THE BREAD
Thank you for this recipe Nky lily. I love to try it. Please what do you use the dough enhancer for and at what point is it added. Thank you.
Author
Youβre welcome Franca.
Youβll surely enjoy this bread.
The dough enhancer keeps the bread fresh for
3 to 4 days in room temperature
and I added it in step 1.
Iβll be expecting your feedback
Thank you for this recipe. Can you recommend a substitute for bread flour because any where I go for bread flour the only one they have is plain flour here in port harcourt. Thanks for your quick response
Author
Hi Esther, the plain flour also works well for Nigerian Bread, the only difference is that it wonβt be so chewy.
But most people wonβt even notice is π , so feel free to use the normal all purpose (plain) flour.
Hello you can try if you get it spelt flour mix with al purpose, or which I find this makes the buns softer I sift my flour then measure. Mj.
Author
Interesting. I have never tried with spelt flour
Hi Nky, please come and carry me away feom this bread o! Iβve eaten almost half. I wish I could show you a picture. Thank you for a lovely recipe ?
Author
Raifikat donβt finish it at once o???
Iβm happy you finally made the bread
Iβm gladto be of help and thanks for your feedback
and hope you try out more recipes?
thank you I will try adding all the dough enhanser
blessings
I like this blog very much so much fantastic info.
wonderful writeup, sister..more grace 2 u, in d Lord's Name, Amen!**pls, is it possible 2 bake d bread without an oven? probably, by using d stove, pot n sand method? thanks in anticipation⦠more blessings!
I love your recipes, i would appreciate if you can do a recipe for how to make the Shepard pie. Please can you also do it from the perspective of someone who doesn't have an oven. I have googled but i want your own perspective because you consider the Nigerian ingredients and all.Thank you so much
How do I preserve my Jija bread rolls for it to retain it's soft and fluffy texture after baking?
this partern of punching the dough down be rolling it to a prepared size is something new to me,must one punch down first.the last time I baked I was straight with the process and I still got what I wanted, please give me reason for this punching down, I would appreciate.classic cmc
My little angles just loove this so much. Thank you!
Wow, this is awesome. Thanks for sharing, Nky
Thanks Nky. I made this bread and it came out great. Can I use egg for agege brea?
Thanks for the recipe. It's really simple but tasty.
Enter your commentβ¦what if u don't Av an oven
will certainly try this and give you feedback. Can the rolled though be preserved for use later
yes it can be frozen, but you'll have to thaw it before baking.
beautiful. looking forward for d special bread. cant wait
Coming soon dear
Tried it and it came out so nice.u are the best Nky,I never knew your parents owned a bakery.now I know where u got all your beautiful snacks recipes from π
Thanks for your lovely feedback and yes my parents used to own a bakery and I learnt a lot from them π
thank you so much for this recipe, I hope it will have a video link soon; using 475grm of flour how many roll of 12 jija bread did you make?
Video recipe coming soon. I made 12 jija rolls with some extra dough left.
Lovely rolls.I can,t wait for the Special bread recipe, I really need it Nky, pls post it fast sweetie.
Thanks Aby, the recipe will be up soon π
Beautiful as usual, thanks
Thanks dearie π
Wooaw thumbs up my Big Sister. God blessed u real big.
Thanks hun π