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Dabo Kolo (Gluten-Free Bread Cubes)

A gluten-free twist on Dabo Kolo, these spiced bread cubes are a popular Ethiopian snack. Perfect for satisfying crunchy cravings.

40m4 servings

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Dabo Kolo (Gluten-Free Bread Cubes) recipe by Safe Plated
Contains dairyWHEAT-free
250 cal|5g protein|30g carbs|12g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Bread Mix
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter), melted
  • 1 tablespoon Berbere Spice Blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 190°C.
  2. 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups Gluten-Free Bread Mix and the 1 cup Water. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or your hands until a cohesive dough forms.
  3. 3In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter), melted, with the 1 tablespoon Berbere Spice Blend and the 1/2 teaspoon Salt. Stir these ingredients together until they are well mixed.
  4. 4On a clean surface, use a knife to cut the prepared gluten-free dough into small cubes, each approximately 1.27 cm (1.25 cm) in size.
  5. 5Add all the cut dough cubes to the small bowl containing the spiced Niter Kibbeh mixture. Gently toss the cubes with a spoon or your hands until each cube is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
  6. 6Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the coated dough cubes in a single, even layer across the lined baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
  7. 7Bake the Dabo Kolo cubes in the preheated oven at 190°C for 15 to 20 minutes. The cubes are done when they appear golden brown and feel crispy to the touch.
  8. 8Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Allow the Dabo Kolo cubes to cool slightly on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before serving; this helps them firm up and become crispier.

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