Himbasha (Ambasha)፡አምባሻ

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 orange, zested
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. 1

   Activate yeast in warm milk for 5 minutes

2. 2

   Mix flour, sugar, cardamom, orange zest, and salt in a bowl

3. 3

   Add yeast mixture and melted butter; knead into soft dough

4. 4

   Let dough rise for 1-2 hours

5. 5

   Shape into a round loaf and decorate with cuts or seeds

6. 6

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden