Eritrean Traditional Bread/Himbasha

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with added flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds add texture and nutrition at a lower cost.

Mix white flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Activate yeast in warm milk for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.

Combine activated yeast mixture with dry ingredients.

Add oil to the mixture.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.

Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.

Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Let the shaped loaf rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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