Satisfy your sweet tooth with these authentic Ethiopian desserts! From buttery pastries to sweetened dough, these traditional sweets will take you on a delicious journey through Ethiopian flavors.

Well, when it comes to desserts we cannot hold back our excitement or thrill. After all, these gooey and gorgeous sweet dishes are eaten at the end of the meal for a reason.

No matter how simple or elaborate, messy or crazy the main course was, you can always end it with delectable desserts. So today we are going to talk about these wonderful Traditional Ethiopian desserts. If you haven't tried them yet then it is an indication from the universe for you to do so now. Let's find out more about traditional Ethiopian Desserts, shall we?

Know more about making Traditional Ethiopian Desserts

Well, these desserts are something that we cannot stop ourselves from loving more and more. Yes, we are talking about the lovely Ethiopian sweet dishes. However, to make the process easier for you, we are going to pick the example of Himbasha which is a traditional Ethiopian flatbread common across the region.

Once you are thorough with the process of baking one of the desserts, the rest shall become way more comprehensible. Flavored with sesame seeds, cardamom, and raisin, this recipe is pretty easy to pull across. However, don't forget to be precise with the steps first. That is why we are here: so you can understand the concept well.

Whether it is a season for festivals and celebrations or you are baking them for Sunday breakfast, this kind of flatbread suits every mood. You can even serve them with tea in the evening. Healthy and comforting accompaniment on the side, we must admit.

A mild sweetened flavor also makes them qualify for the dessert category. Let's not waste any more time beating about the bush and rather explore the recipe in depth.

Ingredients you need for baking Himbasha- Traditional Ethiopian desserts

Well, a recipe is incomplete without the ideal ingredients it needs. Hence you cannot miss out on any of the ingredients in the list. Let's find out what things you need to make this Himbasha flatbread.

Sugar- As the sweetening agent.
Yeast- To elevate the surface of the bread and make it fluffy.
All-purpose flour- Most baked goods are made with all-purpose flour. Hence we are going to use it for the Ethiopian flatbread as well.
Raisin- For an additional sense of sweetness in every bite.
Water water- To mix the yeast.
Olive oil- So that the dough does not become sticky at the bottom.
Black sesame seeds- For seasoning.
Cardamom powder- For a warm essence.
Milk- As the liquid component, mix the ingredients well.

Simple steps to make Himbasha- TraditionalEthiopian desserts

Let's understand the process of baking a typical Ethiopian flatbread. Once you get to know about one of them in detail, baking the rest of the desserts will also get way easier even for the beginners.

If you have a food processor in the house then it shall become easier to make this dough. However, if you don't, still do not worry, manual blending is also good enough.

Take a large bowl and blend some flour, cardamom powder, yeast, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Don't forget some sesame seeds as well. This will make your dough fluffy and flavorful at the same time. Blend smoothly with milk so that a tender texture can be achieved.

If you are including raisins then add them into the dough mixture as well. Give the dough a good mix for about seven to ten minutes and knead it by hand for best results.

You must give a little time to the dough for resting as the yeast gets activated during that period. One hour of rest is good enough. You will observe that the dough has gradually doubled its size.

Use olive oil now to grease the baking cake pan. Stretch the dough on the base of the pan and gently press with your hand. Again allow the dough to rest on the pan for about thirty to forty-five minutes.

The oven is preheated at 350°F. You can use a knife to create a pattern on the surface of the dough. A traditional flatbread consists of a wheel-like pattern on top. You can try that too.

Brush the top of the surface with some milk and then send it off for baking for about thirty to thirty-five minutes. Soon you will observe that the surface of the dough has turned golden brown. This is an indication that your sweet flatbread is ready.

Remove from the oven and let the bread cool down for a few minutes. Cut a slice and indulge in this sweet flatbread. Just like this flatbread recipe which is one of the traditional Ethiopian Desserts, there are many more that you can indulge in. We have listed them for you below. So have a look.

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