Caribbean Hard Dough Bread

Start by mixing yeast, sugar, and warm water in a small bowl until the yeast is fully dissolved. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes, or until it reaches a smooth consistency.

Next, combine the yeast mixture with oil, margarine, salt, and 1.5 cups of flour in a large bowl. Stir everything together until it's well combined.

Gradually add the remaining 0.5 cups of flour, one half-cup at a time, and make sure to mix it in thoroughly after each addition. Continue this process until the dough comes together, and then transfer it to a lightly floured surface for kneading. Spend about 8 minutes kneading the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable.

To prepare the dough for rising, lightly grease a large bowl with oil. Place the dough inside and make sure it's evenly coated. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth, and let the dough rise in a warm environment until it has doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.

Once the dough is ready to be shaped, deflate it and transfer it onto a lightly floured surface. Form the dough into a loaf shape, and then place it into a 9x5 inch loaf pan that has been lightly greased. Cover the pan with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 15 minutes.

While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until it reaches a golden brown color on top and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped. Remove the loaf from the oven, let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, and then transfer it to a rack to cool completely.