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 |
433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 247 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 96 mg | 2% | |
*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.
