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Ethiopian Ambasha

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 1430.8
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
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
  • 1 tablespoon Active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup Warm water
  • 2 tablespoon Ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon White pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground fenugreek
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cup Lukewarm water
  • 5 cup Unbleached flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cayenne
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 pn Ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon
Directions
  1. 1
    Dissolve the yeast in warm water for 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the coriander, cinnamon, white pepper, fenugreek, salt, oil and lukewarm water, and stir well.
  3. 3
    Slowly add the flour until a mass forms.
  4. 4
    On a floured board, knead the dough for 10 minutes or until it is smooth and tiny bubbles form.
  5. 5
    (note: this recipe makes a stickier dough than usual) Reserve a 1-inch piece of dough.
  6. 6
    With floured hands spread the dough out on an ungreased pizza pan.
  7. 7
    Using a sharp knife, score the dough in a design similar to the spokes of a bicycle wheel.
  8. 8
    Place the reserved ball of dough in the center of the scored dough.
  9. 9
    Cover and let rise one hour.
  10. 10
    Bake at 350F (177C) for an hour or until golden brown.
  11. 11
    Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl.
  12. 12
    While still warm brush the bread with topping.
  13. 13
    Yield: 1 16-inch loaf.
  14. 14
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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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