Ina Garten Honey White Bread Recipe
Ina Garten’s Honey White Bread is a classic homemade loaf made with flour, yeast, milk, butter, and honey. The honey adds a natural sweetness, while the butter provides a rich, moist texture. This bread is easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, and is perfect for everyday use.
- Prep Time: 15
- Rising TIme: 120
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast – In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine ingredients – In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the melted butter and yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough – Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise – Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough – Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Second rise – Cover and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven – Set to 375°F (190°C). Brush the top with egg wash for a golden crust.
- Bake the bread – Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool before slicing – Let the bread cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-honey-white-bread/