Sweet Honey French Bread

May 05, 2023May 5, 20230 6

Sweet and savory French bread with a hint of honey

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

115

Sugar

Fat

Soft, fluffy, and irresistible, Sweet Honey French Bread is a treat for your taste buds. Its warm, inviting aroma will make you feel at home. The bread has a perfectly golden crust and a moist, airy interior that melts in your mouth. With its subtle sweetness and buttery undertones, this bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. You can serve it with butter, jam, nut butter, cheese, or pair it with your favorite soup or salad. Enjoy the goodness of homemade bread with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix water, honey, olive oil, salt, white sugar, and bread flour.
2.	Add active dry yeast and knead for 5 minutes.
3.	Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
4.	Punch the dough down and shape it into a loaf.
5.	Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
6.	Preheat oven to 375°F and bake the bread for 25-30 minutes.
7.	Optional: drizzle honey over the warm bread.
8.	Let it cool and serve.

PROS

The sweetness of honey beautifully complements the savory flavor of French bread.
Eating bread can provide energy, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin B-6, thiamin, niacin, and folate.

CONS

Excess consumption of bread may cause weight gain due to its calorie-dense nature and high carbohydrate content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The fiber present in bread can promote good digestion, regulate blood sugar levels, and lower the risk of heart disease. The vitamins and minerals in bread can also strengthen bones, boost brain function, and improve metabolism.

	3/4 cup water
	2 teaspoons honey
	2 teaspoons olive oil
	2/3 teaspoon salt
	2/3 teaspoon white sugar
	2 cups bread flour
	1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
	1 tablespoon honey ( optional )