The tradition & historical record
1 min read · 2 sourcesHimbasha (Tigrinya: ሕምባሻ) or Ambasha (Amharic: አምባሻ), is an Ethiopian and Eritrean celebration bread that is slightly sweet. It became popular in Eritrean cuisine, often served at special occasions. It is prepared in a number of varieties depending on region and nationality with the main two being the quintessential Ethiopian variant, and the more distinctive Eritrean flavoring with raisins. The dough is given a decorative touch before baking. The design varies in detail, but in general, is given the shape of a wheel with indentations to create several spokes (see picture). Common additions to the recipe include candied orange, ginger, or ground cardamom seeds, although plain varieties are not unheard of. 1
The text above is adapted from the Wikipedia article “Himbasha”, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 licence. 1
Himbasha is indigenous bread of Ethiopia and Eritrea, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition. 2
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