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Honeycomb Bread Recipe

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This Honeycomb Bread recipe features soft, pillowy rolls with a slightly sweet flavor, enhanced by a honey glaze and optional sesame and nigella seeds topping. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or alongside meals, these homemade bread rolls offer a delightful honey aroma and a golden crust, achieved by baking followed by broiling for a beautiful finish.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 26 servings (small rolls)

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 4 cups All-Purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (or 3 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil), plus extra butter for brushing
  • 1 medium egg (room temperature)
  • 1.5 cups warm whole milk

For Topping

  • 2-3 tablespoons honey
  • ½-1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon nigella (black) seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, mix lukewarm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes bubbly, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, egg, melted butter (or butter and olive oil mixture), and the activated yeast mixture.
  3. Add Warm Milk: Pour the remaining lukewarm milk over the mixture and blend everything together thoroughly to form a sticky dough.
  4. Knead Dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is soft, smooth, and elastic.
  5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rest for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  6. Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small portions (about 1.5-2 inches each). Shape each piece into a smooth, rounded ball.
  7. Arrange in Tray: Place the dough balls closely together in a pre-greased baking tray so they can expand and stick together, creating the honeycomb effect.
  8. Second Rise: Cover the tray again and let the rolls rest for another 30–40 minutes until puffed and almost doubled.
  9. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush the tops of the dough balls generously with unsalted butter.
  10. Add Seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds and nigella seeds over the buttered rolls, if using, to add texture and flavor.
  11. Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until golden and baked through.
  12. Broil for Color: Switch to broil mode for a few minutes to brown the tops nicely, creating a golden crust without drying out the bread.
  13. Rest Bread: Remove the tray from the oven and immediately cover the bread with a kitchen towel for 10–15 minutes to retain moisture and softness.
  14. Honey Glaze: While the bread is still warm, brush generously with honey to create a shiny, sweet glaze that enhances both flavor and appearance.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
  • You can substitute whole milk with a non-dairy alternative for a dairy-free version, but texture may vary slightly.
  • For an extra rich flavor, use all unsalted butter instead of mixing with olive oil.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Reheat gently in the oven before serving to restore softness.
  • The sesame and nigella seeds are optional but add a pleasant crunch and aroma complementing the sweet bread.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/honeycomb-bread-recipe/