Ingredients for Ethiopian Honey Bread
- 1 large egg
- Active Dry Yeast
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- Unsalted Butter
- Ground Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
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How to Make Ethiopian Honey Bread
- In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 1/4 teaspoons (1/4 ounce packet) of active dry yeast over 1/2 cup of lukewarm water.
- Let stand for 2-3 minutes, then stir to dissolve the yeast completely.
- Place the bowl in a warm, draft-free location for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy and the mixture almost doubles.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1/4 cup honey, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, 1 cup of milk, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter to the wet ingredients.
- Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add 4 cups all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- If needed, add remaining flour (up to 1 cup more), kneading with your hands until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 5 minutes, adding a little melted butter to prevent sticking if necessary. Avoid adding extra flour.
- Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Grease a 3-quart soufflé dish or similar baking dish with the remaining melted butter.
- Punch down the dough and knead for 1-2 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a round and place it in the prepared baking dish, pressing it into the corners.
- Let the dough rise for another hour, or until doubled in size and rising above the rim of the dish.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is crusty and golden brown.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with butter and honey. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
154 g
Sugar
563g
Fat
259g
Carbs
180g
