Honey Bread from Ethiopia – Yermarina Yewotet Dabo

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2
Delicious Ethiopian Honey Bread recipe for your breakfast or tea time
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Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 ounce active dry yeast
1 egg , large
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk , lukewarm
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup water , lukewarm
6 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
308
Sugar
25g
Fat
8g
Ethiopian Honey Bread, locally named as Yermarina Yewotet Dabo is a popular bread in Ethiopia. It is slightly different from other sweet bread due to the use of Ethiopian spices such as cinnamon, coriander, and cloves. The spices not only add unique flavors and aromas to the bread, but they also provide medicinal and health benefits. This bread is perfect for breakfast or tea time, served toasted with honey or butter spread on top. The bread can be made in any shape you like and it's easy to prepare without specialized equipment or ingredients. Enjoy this bread with your family and friends!

Instructions

1.Dissolve the dry yeast in warm water and add honey. Stir
2.In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, and ground cloves together.
3.Add the melted butter to the flour mixture and mix well.
4.Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix until you have a smooth dough
5.Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes, adding flour if the dough is too sticky.
6.Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let the dough rise until double the size.
7.Preheat the oven to 350F°
8.Grease a baking pan and shape the dough into your desired shape
9.Beat the egg in a bowl and brush it on the shaped dough
10.Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until the bread is browned and hollow sounding when tapped.

PROS

Ethiopian Honey Bread is a delicious sweet bread that is easy to make and perfect for breakfast or tea time.

It has a unique flavor which comes from the spices used, and it’s soft and fluffy on the inside.

It’s also vegetarian-friendly.

CONS

Since it’s a sweet bread, it’s high in calories and sugar.

You should watch out your sugar intake if you want to enjoy this bread.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe uses natural honey instead of sugar, which has many health benefits.
It contains antibacterial and antifungal properties and can help with digestive health, among other benefits.

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