How to Bake Milk and Honey Bread

Baking milk and honey bread is a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy homemade bread. Here's a recipe to guide you through the process:

Ingredients: - 4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 teaspoons active dry yeast - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/4 cup honey - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted - 1 cup milk - 1/4 cup warm water

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, and salt. Mix well.

2. In a separate bowl, combine honey, melted butter, and milk. Stir to combine.

3. Add the honey and milk mixture to the flour mixture. Mix well.

4. Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour, stirring until the dough becomes too stiff to stir.

5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

6. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about an hour or until it has doubled in size.

7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

9. Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

10. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Slice and serve your freshly baked milk and honey bread, and enjoy!

Note: You can also brush the top of the bread with melted butter or honey before baking to give it a nice glaze.