A tender, aromatic bread enriched with honey, eggs, and niter kibbeh, lightly spiced with cinnamon and baked until golden brown.
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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7g instant yeast
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3 tbsp honey
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2 eggs, beaten
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3 tbsp niter kibbeh, melted
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground cardamom
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1 tsp salt
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3/4 cup warm milk
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1 tbsp nigella seeds
Instructions
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1
Combine flour, yeast, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and nigella seeds in a large bowl and mix well together.
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2
Add honey, beaten eggs, melted niter kibbeh, and warm milk. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
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3
Knead for ten minutes on a lightly floured surface until the dough is smooth, elastic, and springs back.
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4
Shape into a round loaf and place in a greased round baking pan. Cover and let rise for one hour until doubled.
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5
Brush the top with beaten egg and score a cross pattern. Bake at 180C for thirty-five minutes until golden.
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6
The bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
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.