Honey \"risin\" bread

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Mary Bowles DNSR31A
1packYeast
3tablespoonsWarm Water
1teaspoonSugar
1⅓cupHoney
¼cupButter; softened
3Eggs; beaten
¼cupSugar
cupFlour
1teaspoonBaking Powder
½teaspoonGinger
½teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonNutmeg
¼teaspoonSalt

Directions

Mix yeast, water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let set 15 minutes or until foamy. Heat 1 cup honey to boil. Pour in bowl and cool 3 minutes. Add butter and beat smooth. Beat eggs and sugar until lemony colored and add honey butter and yeast. Stir in ¾ cup flour. Sift together 1 cup flour, baking powder, spices and salt. Add to honey mixture and mix well. Turn into well-buttered and floured loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Turn onto rack and brush with ⅓ cup honey.