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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of the flour, honey, salt, and ground cardamom. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Add the yeast mixture and melted butter into the dry ingredients. Mix well until a sticky dough begins to form.
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.
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.
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.
Cover the loaf with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
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).
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.
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
Calories |
3147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.6 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2391 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 616.2 g | 224% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 245.5 g | ||
| Protein | 54.4 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 848 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
