Bread
Himbasha

Himbasha

Eritrea

60Minutes
MediumLevel
8Serves
9Steps
About

A lightly sweet, spiced Eritrean celebration bread scored in a sun-ray pattern and scented with cardamom, baked for holidays, weddings and special guests.

Equipment
  • Large bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Knife
  • Cloth
Ingredients
Plain flour4 cups
Instant yeast2 tsp
Sugar1/3 cup
Ground cardamom1 tsp
Oil or melted butter1/4 cup
Warm milk or water1.25 cups
Raisins (optional)1/3 cup
Salt1 tsp

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