Honey bread is a delicious sweet appetizer, perfect for accompanying cheeses and cured meats. Its origin dates back to ancient times when honey was one of the few available sweeteners. Today, honey bread has become a highly appreciated delicacy, thanks to its sweet aroma and soft texture. This recipe is typical of the Tuscany region, where honey is a widely used ingredient. Making honey bread requires some time and patience, but the final result is definitely worth it. Try this delicious variant of classic bread and let yourself be won over by the sweetness of honey!
In a glass of warm water, dissolve the yeast along with the sugar
Meanwhile, warm the cream and in a bowl mix it with the honey, a pinch of salt, and a quarter of the flour
Now add the glass with the yeast and the rest of the flour gradually, working vigorously
Cover the container with a clean cloth and let it rest for half an hour
After this time, work the dough on the pastry board for a few minutes, shape it as desired, place it in a greased baking pan, cover again, and let it rise until it doubles in volume
At this point, bake at maximum temperature for the first quarter of an hour, then lower the heat and bake for half an hour
As soon as it is out of the oven, brush the surface with liquid honey
Stand Mixer
Bread Pan
Italia, Toscana
| Energy (kcal) | 309.45 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 52.81 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 6.64 |
| Fat (g) | 8.4 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 4.66 |
| Protein (g) | 8.23 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.59 |
| Sale (g) | 0.01 |
