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Ethiopian Honey Yeast Bread (Whole Grain)

A bread of local wildflower honey, egg whites and coriander, seasoned with cinnamon and baked in the oven.

2 hr 10 min · Serves 12 · Medium

Serves
12

Ingredients

Time
Prep 20 min · Cook 110 min · 130 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    In smal1l bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water. Let stand 3 minutes, then stir to dissolve.

    3 min
  2. 2

    Set in warm place 5 minutes; should double in volume. If it doesn't, repeat procedure. Combine egg whites, honey, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in deep bowl, mixing until smooth.

    5 min
  3. 3

    Add yeast mixture, milk, and 5 tablespoons melted margarine. Beat until well blended. Stir in 4-4 1/2 c flour (1/2 cup at a time), until it is too stiff to stir. (You may not need all ofthe flour).

  4. 4

    On lightly floured board, knead dough. Add remaining flour as necessary to prevent sticking. Knead 5 minutes.

    5 min
  5. 5

    Place in large, greased bowl. Cover with damp cloth and let sit in warm place for 90 minutes.

    90 min
  6. 6

    Grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon margarine. Punch down dough and knead again for 3 minutes.

    3 min
  7. 7

    Shape into a round, and place on baking sheet. Preheat oven to 325°F. Let rise 10 minutes while oven preheats.

    10 min
  8. 8

    Bake 1 hour until top is crusty and light golden brown.

    60 min

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