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French Honey Bread

French Honey Bread prepared dish

French honey bread is a delightful and aromatic loaf that combines the sweetness of honey with the richness of butter. This bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack, offering a soft and tender crumb with a golden crust. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with a spread of your choice!

This recipe is french style, breakfast, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include honey, egg, all-purpose flour, salt.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast, allowing it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and melted butter.
  3. Add the honey and the yeast mixture to the flour mixture, followed by the egg.
  4. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf, placing it in a greased loaf pan.
  8. Let it rise again for about 30 minutes, then bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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