
Snacks & baking
Ambasha (festive nigella bread)
A flat, fragrant festive bread flavored with nigella, traditionally prepared for big occasions. Its soft crumb and gentle aroma make it ideal with coffee.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Dorure
On the side
Nutrition facts
311 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 9.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 46.1 g
- of which sugars
- 4.4 g
- Fat
- 8.8 g
- Fiber
- 2.5 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl.
- Add the melted butter and lukewarm water, then knead until you get a smooth, elastic dough.
- Let rise 1 hour in a warm place, until doubled in size.
- Degas, flatten into a 2 cm thick disc on a tray and sprinkle with nigella, pressing lightly.
- Let rest 20 minutes, then brush the top with the egg yolk and milk mixture.
- Bake at 180 °C for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is golden.
- Let cool slightly before cutting into portions.
Variations and tips
Sesame ambasha. Replace the nigella with sesame for a milder, toasted taste.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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