Ambasha
Ambasha is a traditional Ethiopian recipe for a classic yeasted bread that is highly spiced that is shaped like a pizza and oven baked. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ethiopian version of: Ambasha.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
60 minutes
Total Time:
80 minutes
Additional Time:
(+80 minutes proving)
Serves:
10
Rating: 
Tags : Spice RecipesBread RecipesBaking RecipesEthiopia Recipes
Ambasha, also known as Himbasha is a tasty, spiced,
Ethiopian bread that goes well with soup and meat dishes.
Method:
Dissolve the yeast in 60ml warm water and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Place in a large bowl and add the coriander, cinnamon, white pepper, fenugreek, salt, oil and the remaining water and stir to mix. Slowly add the flour until a dough begins to form. Tip this dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic (don't worry if the dough is slightly sticky, it's meant to be!).
Reserve a 3cm piece of the dough. Then, with floured hands spread the dough out on an ungreased pizza pan. Using a sharp knife score the dough in a spoked design (like the spokes of a bicycle wheel) and place the reserved piece of dough in the centre of the 'spokes'. Cover and allow to rise for an hour.
Place in an oven pre-heated to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4) and cook for about an hour, or until golden brown and the base sounds slightly hollow when tapped. Combine all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and whilst the bread is still warm use this to brush the top.