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Judy John

Simple Honey Bread Recipe

These simple honey bread slices bake with fluffy texture, soft crumbs, and lightly sweet flavor. They make easy homemade treats perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey Bread Batter
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Loaf Pan
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a loaf pan lightly.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together until evenly combined.
  3. Beat melted butter, honey, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and silky.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until the batter becomes smooth and fluffy.
  6. Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes until the top looks golden and springs back lightly.
  8. Cool honey bread in the pan briefly before transferring it to a cooling rack.

Notes

For softer honey bread, avoid overmixing and remove it promptly after baking. Bake slightly longer for firmer texture. Freeze individual slices tightly wrapped for quick breakfasts later. Chill batter briefly if adding heavy mix-ins. Add cinnamon, oats, or chopped pecans for flavor changes. Store honey bread tightly wrapped for up to four days.