Buttermilk & Honey Bread Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 2 hours
🍽️ Cook Time: 45 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
👨🍳 Servings: 24
🍞 Yield: 2 loaves
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma and flavor of freshly baked Buttermilk & Honey Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this bread combines the tanginess of buttermilk with the sweetness of honey, creating a tender crumb that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 packet (1/4 oz) dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 to 6 1/2 cups white bread flour
- 1 egg
Instructions:
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Lightly spray two small loaf pans or one large loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or coat with melted butter. Place them on a baking sheet and set aside.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the warm water, dry yeast, and sugar by hand. Allow it to stand for 2 minutes until the yeast activates.
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Stir in the buttermilk, unsalted butter, honey, salt, and half of the flour using a wooden spoon.
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Fit the stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Knead the dough, gradually adding more flour as needed, until a soft yet firm dough forms, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
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Lightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 45 to 90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
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Gently deflate the dough and either divide it into two equal portions or keep it as one loaf.
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Shape the dough into oblongs and place them into the prepared loaf pans.
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Insert the loaf pans into a large plastic bag and allow the dough to rise again until doubled in size, approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
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Glaze the risen dough with a beaten egg. Alternatively, you can brush the loaf with melted butter for added richness.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place the bread in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the loaves are well browned and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
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Once baked, carefully turn the loaves out onto a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before slicing.
This Buttermilk & Honey Bread is best enjoyed fresh, but it also freezes well, allowing you to savor its homemade goodness anytime you crave a slice. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or used as the foundation for your favorite sandwich, this bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
