Dabo sigela (spiced butter bread)

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water with a spoonful of sugar and let it rest for 5 minutes until it foams.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, remaining sugar and nigella seeds.
3. Rub in the soft butter with your fingertips, then pour in the yeast mixture and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and supple.
4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until doubled in size.
5. Degas the dough, shape it into a flat ball about 20 cm across and place it on a buttered tray or one lined with baking paper.
6. Let it rest another 20 minutes, then bake at 200 °C for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
7. Let it cool slightly, then cut into wedges and serve with melted butter to spread.