Ethiopian Ambasha

Servings: 1 Difficulty: Advanced
African-style hearty and homemade bread that brings home-style flavor to your table
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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.

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Ethiopian Ambasha

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 219.9

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

  1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the coriander, cinnamon, white pepper, fenugreek, salt, oil and lukewarm water, and stir well.
  3. Slowly add the flour until a mass forms.
  4. On a floured board, knead the dough for 10 minutes or until it is smooth and tiny bubbles form.
  5. (note: this recipe makes a stickier dough than usual) Reserve a 1-inch piece of dough.
  6. With floured hands spread the dough out on an ungreased pizza pan.
  7. Using a sharp knife, score the dough in a design similar to the spokes of a bicycle wheel.
  8. Place the reserved ball of dough in the center of the scored dough.
  9. Cover and let rise one hour.
  10. Bake at 350F (177&# 194;°C) for an hour or until golden brown.
  11. Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl.
  12. While still warm brush the bread with topping.
  13. "The African News Cookbook"

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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