What You Need to Know
Agege Bread, is a sweet, yeasted white wheat bread originally from Agege in Lagos State, Nigeria. Agege bread is commonly baked in lidded rectangular metal pans, similar to a Pullman loaf. Agege bread spread in popularity from Agege to other parts of the country, where it is commonly sold by street vendors and in markets.
Steps
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Agege Bread Sandwich (Lagos, Nigeria): Base bread provides sweet contrast to savory fillings
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Bread Pudding (West African adaptations): Sweetness enhances custard absorption
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French Toast (Nigerian breakfast adaptations): Dense crumb holds egg mixture without disintegrating
The Science
Primary Reaction
Glycolysis