Honey Buttermilk Bread Recipes

BUTTERMILK & HONEY BREAD

Steps:

• Lightly spray two small or one large loaf pan with non stick cooking spray or coat with melted butter.
• Set them on a baking sheet and set aside.
• In a kitchen aid mixing bowl, hand whisk the water, yeast and sugar together and let stand for 2 minutes.
• Stir in buttermilk, butter, honey, salt and half the flour.
• Stir with a wooden spoon.
• Fit machine with a dough hook, then kneading, add in more flour as required to make a soft, but firm dough, about 8- 10 minutes.
• Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise 45- 90 minutes until doubled in size.
• Gently deflate dough and divide into two or keep as one loaf.
• Shape into oblongs and place in prepared loaf pans.
• Insert loaf pans into a large plastic bag and let rise until doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
• Glaze well with a beaten egg.
• (You can also brush loaf with melted butter).
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Place breads in oven and bake about 45 minutes until well browned.
• Turn breads out onto a cooling rack and cool well before slicing.

BREAD MACHINE HONEY BUTTERMILK BREAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Put all ingredients-yeast, flour, salt, buttermilk, butter, honey, and water-in the bread machine in the order suggested by the bread machine manufacturer. Choose basic or white bread and light or medium crust setting.
• Use the dough cycle and shape the bread into a loaf.
• Place the loaf on a greased baking sheet or in a loaf pan and brush with an egg wash made with 1 large egg white and 2 teaspoons of water. If desired, sprinkle the loaf with sesame seeds.
• Bake at 375 F for about 30 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped lightly on the bottom. Serve and enjoy.
• Put all ingredients-yeast, flour, salt, buttermilk, butter, honey, and water-in the bread machine in the order suggested by the bread machine manufacturer. Choose basic or white bread and light or medium crust setting.
• Use the dough cycle.
• Then knead again, adding some flour if the dough is sticky.
• Shape into rolls and allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
• You can use an egg wash and sprinkle with seeds of your choice; sesame, poppy, or caraway.
• Bake at 375 F until lightly browned. Serve and enjoy.

BUTTERMILK HONEY BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine 1/2 cup of warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl. Stir to dissolve yeast, and let sit for approx. 10 minutes or until foamy.
• 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining warm water, buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
• 3. Add 2 cups of flour and mix well. Continue to beat the mixture for 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
• 4. Add additional flour in 1/2 cup increments, stirring well after each addition, until the dough holds together and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
• 5. Switch from paddle attachment to the dough hook. Knead in the remaining flour adding a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and the dough no longer sticks to your finger when touched. Continue to knead for approximately 5 minutes.
• 6. Lightly grease a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat.
• 7. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or towel. Let the dough rise at room temp until doubled, about 1 and 1/2 hours.
• 8. Turn dough out onto a work surface and divide in half.
• 9. Grease 2 loaf pans (9x5) with butter and set aside. Form loaves, I usually roll them out on a floured surface, and roll tightly. Place each loaf seam side down in the pans.
• 10. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a towel.
• 11. Allow to rise at room temp until doubled again; about 30 minutes.
• 12. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 40-45 minutes or until loaves look deep golden brown.
• 13. Cool slightly and remove from pans. Cool on a wire rack.