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Himbasha
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Himbasha | H'mbasha | Ambasha | Ethiopian Flatbread

Himbasha | H'mbasha | Ambasha is an Ethiopian Flatbread, often made as a celebratory bread. It is a mildly sweet flatbread flavored with cardamom, raisin and black sesame seeds.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting time2 hours
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Baking, Breakfast, Flatbread
Cuisine: African, Ethiopian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 157kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All Purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Instant Yeast
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablesppon Olive oil plus 2 teaspoon
  • ½ cup Warm water might need up to ¼ cup more
  • ¼ cup Raisin
  • 1 teaspoon Black Sesame Seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder
  • 3 Tablespoon Milk for brushing on top

Instructions

  • I used my food processor to make the dough for the Himbasha. We could make it by hand or a stand mixer as well.
  • In the bowl of the food processor or a large bowl, add the flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, cardamom powder and black sesame seeds. Mix well to combine.
  • Add the raisins and the oil and mix once to combine.
  • Slowly add warm water to make a soft dough. Knead for about 7 to 10 minutes to get a soft and non-sticky dough.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest until doubled in volume. It took me about 1 ½ hours.
  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently. Grease a 9 inch cake pan or any oven safe pan.
  • Place the dough and spread it evenly across the pan. The dough will retract back. In that case, rest for 5 minutes and then stretch again.
  • Cover the pan and let it rest for about 30 to 45 minutes or until the dough is puffy.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Now using a blunt knife, make patterns on the dough. I made the traditional wheel pattern on mine.
  • Brush the top with milk and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until the Himbasha is golden brown on top.
  • Remove from the oven and let it briefly rest on a cooling rack. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg