Recipes > Buttermilk and Honey Bread Find A Store Buttermilk and Honey Bread Homemade bread is a simple pleasure your whole family will enjoy. Fluffy, slightly sweet and tangy, perfect for sandwiches. Yield 2 (9×5-inch) loaves Print Recipe Pin Recipe 1 Reviews Ingredients2 (0.25oz each) packages (14g) or 4 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast1 teaspoon granulated sugar3/4 cup water (110-115°F)1 1/2 cups buttermilk (warmed to 110-115°F)2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons honey6 to 6 1/2 cups bread flour1 tablespoon table salt InstructionsIn stand mixer bowl, combine yeast, sugar and water; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in buttermilk, oil and honey. Add 2 cups flour and salt. Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans; set aside.Punch down dough and turn out on lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half, forming each half into smooth ball. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.Roll or pat into a 14×7-inch rectangle. Start with shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in prepared loaf pans. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after touching, about 45 minutes.Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake loaves 30 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
