Honey Bread
Soft, golden, and irresistibly fragrant, this homemade honey bread recipe is a timeless classic that combines simple pantry staples to create something truly special. Infused with the natural sweetness of honey and enriched with melted butter and milk, this loaf achieves a perfect balance of tenderness and flavor. The easy-to-follow steps guide you from activation of yeast to kneading the elastic dough and crafting a rustic loaf that rises beautifully in the oven. An optional egg wash lends a glossy, bakery-style crust that makes this bread as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for slicing and enjoying with butter, jam, or as a base for your favorite sandwiches, this honey bread is a versatile must-have to elevate any meal. Ready in just under two hours, it’s comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 0.33 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 unit Egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, honey, melted butter, and milk. Stir well to mix.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add small amounts of flour if the dough is too sticky, but be careful not to over-flour.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the dough into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf pan with a towel and let the dough rise again for 30-40 minutes until it has risen slightly above the edges of the pan.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). If desired, make an egg wash by beating the egg and brushing it over the surface of the loaf for a glossy crust.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the honey bread warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2098 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.2 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2472 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.8 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.8 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 738 mg | 16% | |
*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.
