Dairy-Free Ambasha Bread (Ethiopian Festive Bread)

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Yeast
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
• 2 tablespoons Vegan Egg Wash (aquafaba or plant milk)(replaces Egg Wash)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional)

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

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, olive oil, cardamom, and water. Mix well to form a dough.
2. 2Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. 3Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. 4Punch down the dough and divide it into desired shapes (round, braided, etc.).
5. 5Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. 6Brush with vegan egg wash (aquafaba or plant milk) and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
7. 7Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. 8Let cool slightly before serving.

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