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Dabo

An Ethiopian bread made with egg yolks and flour, baked in the oven.

7 hr 35 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Makes 1 loafServes
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 420 min · Cook 35 min · 455 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    In mixing bowl, dissolve dry yeast and baking powder in the water. Mix in egg yolks, salt, sugar and oil.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    In lightly oiled large round skillet, place the dough. Cover pan and let dough rise for 1 hour.

    60 min
  4. 4

    Cook it still covered, over gas or electricity on the top of the stove at low heat for 25-30 minutes.

    30 min
  5. 5

    Turn the loaf over and bake on the other side 5 mins more. Serve at room temperature.

    5 min

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