Village Honey Bread
Description
It goes perfectly with tea and coffee. The tastiest bread is homemade, made the old-fashioned way! Try baking honey bread—you’ll be amazed how delicious home baking can be; it’s nothing like store-bought bread. Save the recipe for later. You can serve it with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the specified ingredients. If using dry yeast, you will need 7 grams.
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Step 2
Heat the whole milk to 30 degrees; dab a drop on the back of your hand — it must not burn! Stir in fresh yeast, then add honey and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 3
Add 150 grams of premium wheat flour in portions, kneading it into the sponge.
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Step 4
The starter should be thick and sticky; it is best mixed with a whisk so the flour distributes evenly. Cover the container with a towel and leave the starter in a warm place for 20–30 minutes.
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Step 5
After the specified time, the sponge will have risen, become airy, and be full of bubbles.
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Step 6
Add the remaining flour in portions and knead with a fork or your hands for 10 minutes. The dough should be sticky, not dense. Grease the pan with vegetable oil and place the dough in the pan. Cover with a towel and leave for 30–40 minutes to rise.
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Step 7
Then preheat the oven to 240 degrees and place a tray of boiling water on the bottom of the oven—it will create steam. Put the pan on the middle rack and bake the bread for 20 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 200 degrees and bake the bread for another 20 minutes. After that, remove it from the oven and mist the top with water. Cover with a towel and let it steam for 20 minutes.
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Step 8
Then slice the bread and serve it at the table with various salads, pâtés, and spreads.