Yemarina Yewotet Dabo

Name: Yemarina Yewotet Dabo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 7g instant yeast; 3 tbsp honey; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 tbsp niter kibbeh, melted; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp salt; 3/4 cup warm milk; 1 tbsp nigella seeds

የማሪና የወተት ዳቦ (yeh-mah-REE-nah yeh-WO-tet DAH-bo)

Ethiopian Honey Bread

⏱ Prep Time 2 hours

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 294 kcal

A tender, aromatic bread enriched with honey, eggs, and niter kibbeh, lightly spiced with cinnamon and baked until golden brown.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 7.0g

Carbs 44.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl round baking pan oven

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden board or basket

Garnishes: nigella seeds, honey drizzle

Accompaniments: butter, honey, tej

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
7g instant yeast
3 tbsp honey
2 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp niter kibbeh, melted
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup warm milk
1 tbsp nigella seeds

Instructions

1
Combine flour, yeast, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and nigella seeds in a large bowl and mix well together.
2
Add honey, beaten eggs, melted niter kibbeh, and warm milk. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
3
Knead for ten minutes on a lightly floured surface until the dough is smooth, elastic, and springs back.
4
Shape into a round loaf and place in a greased round baking pan. Cover and let rise for one hour until doubled.
5
Brush the top with beaten egg and score a cross pattern. Bake at 180C for thirty-five minutes until golden.
6
The bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool slightly before slicing into wedges.

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Did You Know?

The honey in this bread symbolizes prosperity and sweetness in life, making it a traditional gift brought to new homes and celebrations.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
round baking pan
oven

Garnishing

nigella seeds, honey drizzle

Accompaniments

butter, honey, tej

The Story Behind Yemarina Yewotet Dabo

Yemarina yewotet dabo, meaning honey and milk bread, is Ethiopia's celebratory bread, reserved for holidays and special occasions. While injera dominates daily eating, this enriched bread represents festivity and abundance. The use of honey connects to Ethiopia's ancient beekeeping traditions, and the warm spicing with cinnamon and cardamom reflects the country's position along historic spice trade routes. It is often the first food offered to honored guests.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed special occasions, holidays 📜 Origins: Traditional Ethiopian

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