Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

EASY Ethiopian BREAD Recipe! (Dabo)

Login to Save
Cookin’ It
Cookin’ It
17 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Cookin’ It to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Dabo

Cultural Context

Dabo is a traditional Ethiopian bread, often served alongside stews and dishes like injera. Its slightly sweet flavor and soft texture make it a beloved staple in Ethiopian households. The bread is a symbol of hospitality and is often shared among family and friends during meals. Today, Dabo has found its way into various cuisines around the world, appreciated for its unique taste and versatility.

EthiopianETother
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup milk
1 cup water
4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
salt
coriander
spices

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

1

Warm 1 cup of milk in the microwave for about 45-55 seconds until warm.

2

In a bowl, add 1 cup of water and warm it up in the microwave for about 45 seconds.

3

Combine warm milk and water in a larger bowl.

4

Sprinkle in 4 teaspoons of active dry yeast and 1/4 cup of brown sugar, then mix and let it bloom for 5 minutes.

5

In a separate bowl, combine 4 cups of whole wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and coriander.

6

After the yeast has bloomed, add it to the dry mixture along with 1 egg and mix with a fork.

7

Use hands to knead the dough, adding a little water if it feels too sticky.

8

Cover the dough and let it rise for about 2 hours.

9

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

10

Grease an aluminum tin with olive oil.

11

Shape the risen dough into a loaf and place it in the greased tin.

12

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

microwavebowlaluminum tinolive oil

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Ethiopian BreadInjera's Companion

More Dabo Videos

(7 videos)

Similar Ethiopian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)