Ethiopian Honey Yeast Bread
Elevate your bread-baking game with Ethiopian Honey Yeast Bread, a fragrant and slightly sweet homemade loaf that’s as delightful to smell as it is to taste! Infused with warm honey and aromatic ground cardamom, this soft bread boasts a tender crumb and golden crust, making it perfect for breakfast spreads, alongside stews, or as a standalone treat. The recipe features simple, pantry-staple ingredients like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and melted butter, while incorporating a two-stage proofing process for flawless texture every time. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a rewarding bake, this traditional Ethiopian-inspired bread is an approachable yet impressive addition to your baking repertoire. Savor a slice fresh out of the oven or enjoy its subtle sweetness as a foundation for your favorite toppings!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups Warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1.25 cups Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil (for greasing)
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until it begins to foam, indicating the yeast is active.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of the flour, honey, salt, and ground cardamom. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Step 3
Add the yeast mixture and melted butter into the dry ingredients. Mix well until a sticky dough begins to form.
Step 4
Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, a little at a time, kneading the dough until it is soft and elastic but not sticky. This should take about 8-10 minutes of kneading by hand or 5-6 minutes in a stand mixer with a dough hook.
Step 5
Grease a large bowl with vegetable oil and place the dough inside, turning it to coat the surface lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 6
Punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 7
Cover the loaf with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Step 8
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the dough has risen, you can make a few shallow slashes on the top with a sharp knife for decoration (optional).
Step 9
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Step 10
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1217.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3147.1 |
| Total Fat 57.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 129.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2391.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 616.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 245.5g | |
| Protein 54.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 102.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 848.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories