Cassava bread
Cassava bread from Dominica.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 55 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Cassava bread is listed as side from Dominica. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown are typical kitchen times, because the source method did not list minutes.
What you'll need
4 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Farine710 ml
- Water710 ml
- Cassava flour237 ml
- Saltto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl Add water and mix well When mixture has achieved a doughy like consistency, roll into little balls Roll balls with the palm of your hands, and flatten slightly like s disk In a plate, cover balls with the rest of the farine to create a very course texture Place on a hot heavy cast iron griddle pressing down to flatten with and roast on both sides until lightly brown Remove and serve or add your special accompaniment
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 274 kcal
- Protein
- 9.5 g
- Carbs
- 43.6 g
- Fat
- 6.1 g
- Saturated fat
- 1.5 g
- Fibre
- 3.6 g
- Sugar
- 4.2 g
- Sodium
- 627 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 12 November.
Substitutions
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Tips
- Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Cassava bread take?
55 min all in — 20 min prep, 35 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Oven, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
What can I use instead?
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.