Bur malaab (honey sweet bread)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, cardamom and salt.
2. Add the lukewarm milk, honey, melted butter and egg, then knead for 8 minutes until you have a soft, smooth dough.
3. Cover and let rise for 1 hour somewhere warm, until doubled in size.
4. Punch down the dough, shape it into 4 balls and flatten them slightly on the work surface.
5. Place them on a baking-paper-lined tray and let rise for another 20 minutes.
6. Bake at 190 °C for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.
7. Let cool slightly before serving.