Agege Bread – Nigerian Milk and Honey Loaf (Unsliced)

Agege bread is the soft, dense, slightly sweet Nigerian loaf named after Agege in Lagos. This milk and honey version comes unsliced, so you can tear it or cut thick slices for ewa agoyin (beans and bread), tea and eggs, akara or a simple butter sandwich.

Key features

• Nigerian Agege-style bread
• Made with milk and honey
• Soft, slightly sweet and filling
• Unsliced loaf
• Great with beans, tea, eggs and akara

How to use

Tear or slice and eat fresh, or toast lightly. Serve with ewa agoyin, fried eggs, sardine stew or hot tea. Keep the bag closed; freeze slices you will not eat in a few days.

Details

• Type: milk and honey bread loaf, unsliced
• Weight and best-by date: see the bag
• Storage: room temperature, bag closed; freeze to keep longer

Beans and bread recipe

Make our ewa agoyin recipe (Nigerian mashed beans and agoyin sauce) and eat it with this bread. Compare Oluade Agege bread, or shop all African breakfast foods.

Pick up in Chicago or ship anywhere in the U.S.

Shop at Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617, or order online for fast U.S. shipping.

Frequently asked questions

What is Agege bread?

A soft, dense, slightly sweet white bread from Lagos, Nigeria, known for its stretchy crumb.

What do you eat Agege bread with?

Ewa agoyin (beans), akara, fried eggs, sardine stew, tea or butter.

How do I keep it fresh?

Keep the bag closed at room temperature and freeze slices you will not eat in a few days.

Where can I buy Agege bread near me?

At Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, or online with fast U.S. shipping.