Anbasha (Eritrean sweet bread)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the warm milk, yeast and a spoonful of sugar, then let it rest for 10 minutes until the mixture foams.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, remaining sugar and cardamom.
3. Add the milk mixture, the egg and the warm melted butter, then knead for 10 minutes until you have a soft, elastic dough.
4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until doubled in size.
5. Punch the dough down, shape it into a large ball and place it in a buttered round pan.
6. Let it rise again for 30 minutes, then brush the surface with a little milk or beaten egg and sprinkle with nigella seeds.
7. Bake at 180 °C for 30 to 35 minutes, until the bread sounds hollow when tapped. Let it cool slightly before slicing.