Ambasha
This is the kind of Ethiopian snack you’ll make on repeat — flour and warm water, 70 minutes, big payoff.
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
294 calories
6g protein
54g carbs
6g fat
3g fiber
Ingredients
- 3 cups Flour
- 1 cup Warm water
- 2 tsp Instant yeast
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cardamom
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Steps
- Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and cardamom; add the water and oil into a soft dough. Knead 8 minutes.
- Rise 1 hour until doubled. Shape into a thick round — ambasha is traditionally a tall, festive loaf.
- Press the classic decorative pattern into the top with your fingertips or a fork. Let rise 20 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until golden with a firm crust.
- Cool completely before slicing. Slightly sweet, fragrant with cardamom — made for coffee time.