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                              Honey Bread

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Yeast Breads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      package       yeast
  1      tablespoon    Warm Water
    3/8  cup           Butter
    3/8  cup           Milk
  1 1/2                Eggs  -- slightly beaten
    3/4  teaspoon      Salt
    1/4  teaspoon      Sugar
    1/8  cup           Warm water
    3/8  cup           Water
    3/8  cup           Sugar
  1      tablespoon    Honey  -- or more for taste
  3 1/3  cups          all-purpose flour  -- Sifted

Dissolve yeast, sugar and warm water. set aside. scald milk and water
with the butter & 3/4ths cup sugar. When tepid, mix with yeast
solution.  Set Aside. Mix the eggs, the honey, the salt to the yeast
mixture and add to the flour. Knead for 10 minutes. Place in ungreased
bowl and let rise for 2 hours. Punch down, turn. and let rise for
another hour. Divide into 2 parts, place in greased loaf pans, let rise
for a third time for 1 1/2 hours. Just before cooking, brush the top
with an egg wash for browning. Bake 350 F for 25 minutes.




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