Honeywater Recipes

HONEY WATER

Steps:

• Combine the wine and the honey in a bowl and mix well.
• Add the cinnamon stick.
• Cover and let stand in the sun for 3 days.
• Remove the cinnamon.
• Pour into a glass jar and seal.
• Let stand 3 more days in the sun.
• NOTE: prep time does not include time in the sun.

GREAT GRANDMA'S HOT HONEY LEMON DRINK

Steps:

• Boil water and pour into mug.
• Stir in lemon and honey. ***Tip - use measuring spoon to stir in honey so it all melts off.***.

LEMON-GINGER WATER

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, filtered water, ginger, and honey in a blender; blend for 20 to 30 seconds.
• Strain the mixture evenly into 4 quart-sized mason jars or a 1-gallon pitcher. Top off with remaining water and stir. Place lids on jar or cover pitcher and store in the refrigerator.

HONEY BAGELS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, 3 tablespoons honey, brown sugar, salt and egg; mix well. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until a smooth, firm dough forms, 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Punch dough down. Shape into 12 balls. Push thumb through centers to form a 1-1/2-in. hole. Stretch and shape dough to form an even ring. Place on a floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; flatten bagels slightly., In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water and remaining honey to a boil. Drop bagels, 1 at a time, into boiling water. Cook bagels for 45 seconds; turn and cook 45 seconds longer. Remove bagels with a slotted spoon; drain and sprinkle with minced onion, sesame seeds and poppy seeds., Place bagels 2 in. apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes. Turn and bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.