Ethiopian Ambasha

Directions

1. 1

   1 tb Active dry yeast 1/4 c Warm water 2 tb Ground coriander 1 ts Ground cardamom 1/2 ts White pepper 1 ts Ground fenugreek 2 ts Salt 1/3 c

2. 2

   Add the coriander, cinnamon, white pepper, fenugreek, salt, oil and lukewarm water, and stir well

3. 3

   Slowly add the flour until a mass forms

4. 4

   On a floured board, knead the dough for 10 minutes or until it is smooth and tiny bubbles form

5. 5

   note: this recipe makes a stickier dough than usual) Reserve a 1-inch piece of dough

6. 6

   With floured hands spread the dough out on an ungreased pizza pan

7. 7

   Using a sharp knife, score the dough in a design similar to the spokes of a bicycle wheel

8. 8

   Place the reserved ball of dough in the center of the scored dough