Ambasha
A soft, lightly spiced round loaf scored with a pattern. Lovely torn warm with stews or just with tea.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.07 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, cardamom and salt in a large bowl. Add the oil and warm water and mix to a soft dough.
- 2
Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and stretchy.
10 min - 3
Put the dough in an oiled bowl, cover and leave somewhere warm for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 4
Knock out the air and shape into a round about 3 cm thick. Place on a lined baking tray.
- 5
Press the back of a knife into the dough to mark a pattern of lines like a wheel. Cover and rest for 15 minutes. Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- 6
Bake for 30 minutes until golden and hollow sounding when tapped underneath. Cool a little before tearing.
30 min
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