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!

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Course: Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, European

Prep Time: 15

Rising Time: 1 40

Total Time: 2 30

Servings: loaves

Calories: 130kcal

Cost: $3

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.

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