Ethiopian Honey Yeast Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 (1 tablespoon) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup lukewarm water (110-115 degrees)
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup lukewarm whole milk
• 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 4 -5 cups all-purpose flour (useup to 1/3 whole wheat for healthier bread)

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, sprinkle yeast over the warm water. let stand for 3 minutes, then stir to dissolve. set the bowl in a warm place for about 5 minutes; mixture should double in volume. if it doesn't, repeat procedure.
• 2 combine egg, honey, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a deep bowl, mixing until smooth. add the yeast mixture, milk, and 5 tablespoons of the melted butter. beat until well blended. stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time, until becomes too stiff to stir.
• 3 on a lightly floured board, knead the dough, adding a small amount of flour when necessary to keep from sticking. knead for about 5 minutes. place dough in a large, greased bowl. cover with a damp cloth and let sit in warm place for about 1 1/2 hours.
• 4 grease a baking sheet with the remaining tablespoon of butter. punch down the dough and knead it again for a few minutes. shape the dough into a round, and place it on the greased sheet. preheat the oven to 325*f.
• 5 let the bread rise again while oven is preheating. bake the bread for 1 hour, or until the top is crusty and light golden brown.