Ethiopian Spiced Honey Bread

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup water, lukewarm 110 degree f, c
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk, warm
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 -5 cups flour

Recipe

• 1 method.
• 2 in a small bowl, stir together the yeast and 1/4 cup warm water. set for about 10 minutes to let the yeastproof.
• 3 in a large bowl, beat together the egg, honey, spices and salt until smooth. stir in the milk and melted butter.
• 4 stir in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing to form a soft, smooth dough. do not add all of the flour if the dough gets too stiff. add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
• 5 remove the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 10 minutes to form a smooth, elastic dough.
• 6 place the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
• 7 remove the dough again to a lightly floured work surface and punch down the dough and knead for about 1 minute. form the dough into a round and place on an oiled baking sheet. allow to rise again another 30-45 minutes.
• 8 preheat oven to 325°f place bread on baking sheet in the oven and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour till bread is lightly browned and sounds hollow when you tap on it. remove and cool somewhat before slicing.