This quick version of Maori (Rewena) bread is not the traditional recipe. This is a shorter version which uses yeast. This uses less time, but has the same great flavour.
Put yeast and a teaspoon of sugar and mix with about 1 cup of luke warm water so that the yeast dissolves. Let sit for 10-15 minutes until yeast becomes fermented.
Add the yeast mixture to the flour, sugar and salt. Keep adding warm water until its combined into a soft and unsticky dough.
Kneed dough for 10 minutes then leave to rise in a bowl for 45 minutes to an hour. Kneed for another 10 minutes, then allow to rise again for another 45 minutes to an hour. Kneed again, then cut into 4 balls and allow to rise once again.
Cook at 180 degrees C for 1 hour. Wrap in a damp tea towel until cooled. Slice and eat with butter or jam.
Tip
This is not a traditional recipe. This is a quick version which requires no bug.