Description
A delightful bread recipe featuring a sweet, airy texture, perfect for breakfast or alongside a warm bowl of soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast: In a bowl, combine the warm milk and honey. Sprinkle in the yeast and allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the yeast mixture and the melted butter into the bowl with the flour mixture.
- Knead the dough: Stir to combine, then turn the mixture onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size—this usually takes about 1 hour.
- Shape and second rise: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Shape it into a loaf and place it into a greased loaf pan. Cover and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
For a sweeter variation, you can add vanilla extract or herbs like rosemary and thyme for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: bread, milk and honey, baking, comfort food, homemade bread