Ethiopian dabo kolo (crunchy spice bites)

4 cups

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Unbleached white flour
2 tablespoons Berbere
1 tablespoon Sugar
1½ teaspoon Salt
¼ cup Light oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. In a bowl combine flour, berbere, sugar & salt.

Gradually mix in about ⅔ c of water until a thick paste is formed.

Dump the mixture onto a floured board & knead until you have a stiff dough. Make a well in the centre of the dough ball & pour in the oil.

Fold the dough over the oil & knead for another 5 minutes.

Cover the dough with a cloth to keep it moist. Break off chunks to roll into ¼" round strips. Cut these strips into ½" long pieces, preferably using scissors so that the ends wil lbe pinche. Bake on a flat sheet for 20 to 30 minutes until crisp. Stir 2 or 3 times to ensure even browning. When cool, store in an airtight container.

"The Africa News Cookbook"

Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 10-24-94

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