Ethiopia/Eritrea · Africa
Himbasha
Cardamom-studded celebration bread, proofed warm and baked slow.
Ethiopian himbashaEritrean celebration bread
The Chemistry in This Bake
Proofing the spiced, enriched dough at controlled warmth before its slow bake.
Learn the full technique →Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Instant yeast
- Sugar
- Warm water
- Cardamom
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
- Black sesame seeds (optional)
Method
Mix and knead the spiced dough with cardamom and oil.
Let it rise in a warm place until doubled.
Flatten into a thick round and dimple or score a decorative pattern on top.
Proof again at controlled warmth until puffy.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
Bake at 190 °C for 25-30 minutes until golden.