Ethiopian Ambasha Recipe

Name: Ethiopian Ambasha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon yeast, active dry; 1/4 cup water warm; 2 tablespoons coriander ground; 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon fenugreek ground; 2 teaspoons salt; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 1 1/4 cups water lukewarm; 5 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon ginger ground; 1 pinch cloves ground; ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon yeast, active dry
1/4 cup water warm
2 tablespoons coriander ground
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon fenugreek ground
2 teaspoons salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups water lukewarm
5 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon ginger ground
1 pinch cloves ground
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

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)
6
Reserve a 1-inch piece of dough.
7
With floured hands spread the dough out on an ungreased pizza pan.
8
Using a sharp knife, score the dough in a design similar to the spokes of a bicycle wheel.
9
Place the reserved ball of dough in the center of the scored dough.
10
Cover and let rise one hour.
11
Bake at 350F (180C) for an hour or until golden brown.
12
Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl.
13
While still warm brush the bread with topping.

791

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon yeast, active dry, 1/4 cup water warm, 2 tablespoons coriander ground, 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground, and more.

Yes, Ethiopian Ambasha falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ethiopian Ambasha

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