Buttermilk Honey Bread

This bread has a great taste and texture.

Lightly spray two small or one large loaf pan with non stick cooking spray or coat with melted butter.

Set them on a baking sheet and set aside.

In a kitchen aid mixing bowl , hand whisk the water , yeast and sugar together and let stand for 2 minutes.

Stir in buttermilk , butter , honey , salt and half the flour.

Stir with a wooden spoon.

Fit machine with a dough hook , then kneading , add in more flour as required to make a soft , but firm dough , about 8- 10 minutes.

Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise 45- 90 minutes until doubled in size.

Gently deflate dough and divide into two or keep as one loaf.

Shape into oblongs and place in prepared loaf pans.

Insert loaf pans into a large plastic bag and let rise until doubled in size , about 30-45 minutes.

Glaze well with a beaten egg.

Preheat oven to 375f.

Place breads in oven and bake about 45 minutes until well browned.

Turn breads out onto a cooling rack and cool well before slicing.

warm water, dry yeast, sugar, buttermilk, unsalted butter, honey, salt, white bread flour, egg