Honey White Bread
A soft and slightly sweet homemade honey white bread with a golden crust, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or French toast. Simple ingredients, easy to make, and stays moist for days!
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pans Light-colored metal or glass preferred
- Large mixing bowl For yeast activation & mixing dough
- Dough scraper Helps handle dough easily
- Stand mixer (optional) Speeds up kneading process
- Wire rack For cooling the bread
- Measuring cups/spoons Ensures accurate ingredient ratios
- Kitchen thermometer Checks water & bread temperature
Ingredients
- 2 cups Warm water 110°F/45°C
- ⅔ cup Honey Adds natural sweetness & moisture
- 1 ½ tablespoon Active dry yeast 2 packets
- 1 ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
- ¼ cup Vegetable oil Or melted butter
- 6-7 cups All-purpose flour Start with 6 cups add as needed
- 1 tablespoon Milk For brushing optional
Instructions
- Mix warm water & honey, add yeast, let sit until foamy
- Add salt & oil, then gradually mix in flour
- Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth & elastic
- Let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled
- Divide dough, shape into loaves, place in pans
- Let loaves rise for 30-40 minutes
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes
- loaves cool on a wire rack before slicing
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 50gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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