Delicious Milk and Honey Bread 2 Loaves
Soft, slightly sweet, and irresistibly fragrant, this Delicious Milk and Honey Bread recipe yields two golden loaves perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or a simple snack. Made with warm whole milk, creamy butter, and natural honey, this bread boasts a tender, pillowy texture that melts in your mouth. The dough combines classic ingredients like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and a touch of salt, with an egg to add richness and structure. A generous brushing of melted butter after baking gives the crust a glossy finish and a light buttery flavor. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with a smear of jam, this homemade bread is a family favorite that’s as versatile as it is delightful. Plus, with simple step-by-step instructions and a manageable prep time, even novice bakers can achieve bakery-quality results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.333 cup Honey
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.333 cup Warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Extra melted butter
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over low heat until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat, add the honey and butter, and stir until the butter is melted. Let this mixture cool until lukewarm.
In a small bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of the flour and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture, the lukewarm milk-honey-butter mixture, and the egg. Mix until a sticky dough starts to form.
Gradually add in the remaining 1 cup of flour, a little at a time, until the dough comes together and is soft but not overly sticky.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer and knead for 6-8 minutes.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough, divide it into two equal halves, and shape each into a loaf. Place the loaves into two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.
Cover the pans loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for 30-45 minutes until it has risen just above the edges of the pans.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the loaves for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the loaves from the pans and brush the tops with the extra melted butter.
Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing. Enjoy this delicious milk and honey bread fresh or toasted!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.8 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.3 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 4945 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 535.1 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.2 g | ||
| Protein | 77.6 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 429 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 29.1 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 1140 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
