World Flavors Cookbook

Ambasha (Spiced Flatbread)

A large, circular, and slightly sweet leavened bread flavored with cardamom and black cumin, often served at celebrations.

Cuisine: Ethiopia

Ingredients

• 1 kg wheat flour
• 1 tbsp yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cardamom
• 1 tbsp black cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup oil

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water with a little sugar.
2. Mix flour, remaining sugar, cardamom, and cumin.
3. Knead into a soft dough and let rise for 1 hour.
4. Flatten into a large circle on a greased baking sheet.
5. Create decorative patterns with a knife.
6. Bake until golden brown.