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Ethiopian Fatira Recipe - How To Make Fatira

What is Ethiopian Fatira

Ethiopian fatira is a sweet pastry dish made with layers of dough, melted butter, and a spiced honey syrup.

It is usually served with yogurt and honey or tea.
To make Ethiopian fatira, you will need:

Ingredients For Ethiopian Fatira

-1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon of active dry yeast
-1/4 teaspoon of sugar
-3/4 cup of warm water
-1 teaspoon of salt
-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
-1/2 cup of melted butter
-1/4 cup of honey
- Scrambled eggs

Instructions on how to make Ethiopian Fatira

1. In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir until combined.


2. Cover the bowl with a damp towel, and set aside to rise for 1 hour.

3. After the hour, add in the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour, salt, vegetable oil, and stir until all ingredients are combined.

4. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth.

5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for an additional hour.

6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

7. After the hour, place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
Fold into any shape you want, adding scambled eggs in the raw dough and 
8. Transfer the rolled out dough onto a greased baking sheet.

9. With a pastry brush, brush the fatira with melted butter and bake for 5 minutes
Flip to ensure both sides are cooked evenly. Enjoy

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