Description
Honey Buttermilk Bread is a delightful, soft bread that combines sweetness and a hint of tang, making it perfect for any meal. With its golden crust and fluffy interior, this easy-to-make recipe fills your home with an inviting aroma that evokes warm memories of family gatherings. Whether enjoyed plain or spread with butter, each slice offers a comforting taste that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water (about 110°F) with sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, honey, melted butter, and salt.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour with the activated yeast mixture. Gradually add wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape & Bake: Punch down dough gently, shape into a loaf or rolls, place in a greased pan, and let rise for another 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg