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Medium 1 hr 30 min~260 kcal 5/10
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Ambasha
A lightly sweet Ethiopian and Eritrean celebration bread flavored with cardamom and nigella seeds, often decorated on top.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 8~230 kcal🇪🇹 Ethiopian🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 25 min cook
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Flour
- 1.3 cup(~260 ml) Warm water
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Sugar
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dry yeast
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cardamom
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Nigella seeds
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the yeast, sugar, and warm water and let stand for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 2
Add the flour, cardamom, nigella seeds, salt, and oil, then knead.
- 3
Let the dough rise for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 4
Roll into a round and score lines on the surface with a knife.
- 5
Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Do not cut the patterns too deep; the bread keeps its form as it rises.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with spiced vegetable stews or strong tea.
Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
6
g protein
40
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 70%Fat 20%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ambasha make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Ambasha take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Ambasha difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ambasha have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 40g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Ambasha contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ambasha belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.How many ingredients does Ambasha need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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