Ethiopian Ambasha
Description
This African bread features Active dry yeast 1 1/4 c Lukewarm water, Warm water 5 c Unbleached flour, Ground coriander 1 tablespoon Cayenne, Ground cardamom 2 tablespoon Oil, White pepper 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.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 (177&# 194;°C) 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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Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 219.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 21.8g34%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
- Cholesterol 2.0mg1%
- Sodium 9777.6mg408%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.4g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 2.0g4%
* 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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