Ethiopian Ambasha
Description
This traditional Ethiopian Ambasha is a savory flatbread infused with warm spices like coriander, cardamom, and fenugreek. The dough is kneaded until smooth, scored in a decorative pattern, and baked until golden brown. It is finished with a brush of spiced oil for a fragrant, hearty accompaniment to any meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Dissolve the yeast in warm water for 10 minutes.
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Add the coriander, cinnamon, white pepper, fenugreek, salt, oil and lukewarm water, and stir well.
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Slowly add the flour until a mass forms.
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On a floured board, knead the dough for 10 minutes or until it is smooth and tiny bubbles form.
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(note: this recipe makes a stickier dough than usual) Reserve a 1-inch piece of dough.
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With floured hands spread the dough out on an ungreased pizza pan.
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Using a sharp knife, score the dough in a design similar to the spokes of a bicycle wheel.
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Place the reserved ball of dough in the center of the scored dough.
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Cover and let rise one hour.
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Bake at 350F (177C) for an hour or until golden brown.
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Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl.
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While still warm brush the bread with topping.
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Yield: 1 16-inch loaf.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1430.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 35.5g55%
- Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
- Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
- Sodium 9800.3mg409%
- Total Carbohydrate 235.5g79%
- Dietary Fiber 11.8g48%
- Sugars 0.9g
- Protein 37.3g75%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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