Honey Bread From Ethiopia Yermarina Yewotet Dabo Food

HONEY BREAD FROM ETHIOPIA - YERMARINA YEWOTET DABO

Steps:

• In a small, shallow bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water.
• Let the mixture stand for 2-3 minutes and then stir to dissolve the yeast completely.
• Set the bowl in a warm, draft-free place for approximately 5 minutes or until the yeast bubbles up and the mixture almost doubles in volume.
• Combine the egg, honey, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a deep bowl. Mix together with a wire whisk or spoon and add the yeast mixture, milk and 4 tablespoons of the melted butter, beating until the ingredients are well blended.
• Now stir in the flour, ½ a cup at a time, using only as much as is necessary to make a dough that can be gathered into a soft ball.
• When the dough becomes too stiff to stir easily, blend in the additional flour with your fingers.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough by folding it end to end, then pressing it down and pushing it forward several times with the heel of your hand.
• Rub your hands with a little melted butter if the dough sticks to the board or your fingers, but do not use any extra flour lest the dough becomes stiff and hard.
• Continue kneading for approximately 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a large, lightly buttered bowl. Drape a kitchen towel over the bowl and set in a warm, draft-free spot for approximately 1 hour or until the dough rises and doubles in bulk.
• With a pastry brush, spread the remaining melted butter evenly over the bottom and sides of a 3-quart baking dish at least 3 inches deep.
• Punch the dough down with a single blow of your fist, and then knead it again for 1-2 minutes. Shape the dough roughly into a round and place it in the buttered baking dish, pressing it down into the corners so that it covers the bottom of the dish completely.
• Return the dough to the warm, draft-free place for approximately 1 hour, or until it has doubled in bulk and risen at least as high as the top rim of the dish.
• Pre-heat the oven to 300o F and bake the bread in the middle of the oven for 50-60 minutes, until the top is crusty and light golden brown.
• Turn the honey bread out of the pan onto a cake rack to cool.
• Serve the Honey Bread while still somewhat warm, or allow to cool completely.

DABO

Steps:

• In mixing bowl, dissolve dry yeast and baking powder in the water. Mix in egg yolks, salt, sugar and oil.
• Add the flour and prepare a smooth dough by kneading for 5 minutes.
• Let dough rise in a covered bowl at room temperature for about 6 hours. Punch down.
• In lightly oiled large round skillet, place the dough.
• Cover pan and let dough rise for 1 hour.
• Cook it still covered, over gas or electricity on the top of the stove at low heat for 25-30 minutes.
• Turn the loaf over and bake on the other side 5 mins more.
• Serve at room temperature.