Buttermilk Honey Sandwich Bread

The bread, inspired by this recipe on All Recipes, rises beautifully thanks to the quality organic bread flour and buttermilk helps tenderize gluten, giving bread a softer, tenderer texture and more flavour too while the honey adds a mild sweetness. The bread tastes heavenly and makes a perfect slice for sandwiches and toast.

12 g Fresh yeast (or 7 g Active dry yeast)
60 ml Warm water (45C/110F)
60 g Butter
180 ml Buttermilk
40 g Honey
1/4 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Salt
350 g Organic bread flour

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Set aside for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
Place 50 grams of butter and buttermilk in a small saucepan. Heat slowly until butter has melted. Cool to lukewarm.
Place honey, salt, baking soda, buttermilk mixture, and yeast in large mixing bowl. Add half of the bread flour, and mix with the dough hook attachment of an electric mixer. Gradually add the remaining flour while continuing to mix. When dough is not sticky, turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead for several minutes, until the dough is soft and smooth. Place in a greased bowl, and turn once. Allow to rise until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf. Place in a well greased 8 x 4 inch bread pan. Allow to rise until dough has risen one inch above pan.
Bake in a preheated 190C/375F oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Bread is done when nicely brown and hollow sounding when thumped. Remove and brush the bread while still warm with the remaining butter.

32 comments:

DEZMOND 7/1/21 13:31: That looks so nom, and you've managed to get such nice golden colour of the crust!
Tom 7/1/21 14:04: ...it looks great!
Nancy Chan 7/1/21 15:44: That was a beautiful bread with the nice crust.
Kitchen Riffs 7/1/21 16:04: What a great looking loaf of bread! Makes me want to make a sandwich. Or toast. :-) This looks wonderful -- thanks.
Arpita 7/1/21 16:51: Omgoshhhhh woww.. This looks amazing ❤️
Anonymous 7/1/21 17:11: So mouthwatering, Angie! Love that crumb and glossy top!
Chef Mimi 7/1/21 22:54: This bread is beautiful. I don’t often make white breads, unless they’re some kind of specialty bread (like a brioche) but looking at yours make me really want to make it!
mjskit 7/1/21 23:57: I made your buttermilk dill bread over the holidays and it was delicious. Had never made bread with buttermilk and loved the flavor. I know I'll enjoy making this bread as well. Thanks Angie!
Nammi 8/1/21 05:23: Oh that crust looks gorgeous!.
Izaa 8/1/21 09:48: wooow looks delicious
Amy (Savory Moments) 8/1/21 13:33: This bread looks so golden and fluffy and just perfectly baked!
Martyna 8/1/21 14:16: This looks very delicious;)
Paula Montenegro 8/1/21 14:26: So beautiful! This bread makes me want to go into the kitchen right now and start kneading! Thanks for sharing this recipe Angie.
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 8/1/21 14:51: you sure know how to bake bread beautifully and this is absolutely perfection love it!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss 8/1/21 15:15: I just love all the bread recipes you share! I wish I had a slice of this right now!
Gloria Baker 8/1/21 16:54: aahhh Angie yours bread always are the most beautiful!!Love this !
Happy New Year!
Mae Travels 8/1/21 17:05: ;Very pretty loaf!

be safe... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Jeff the Chef 8/1/21 17:36: I love the caramelized look of the crust, and the beautiful, sandwich-ready crumb. And I happen to have leftover buttermilk in the fridge!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida 8/1/21 21:22: You won't believe this, but I bought buttermilk, not realizing that I already had buttermilk, and now have a gallon of the stuff. Just this morning I was wondering what to do with all of it. I don't have organic flour, so I hope regular flour will do. Trying it! Thanks, Angie!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 8/1/21 22:09: Bravo! What a gorgeous loaf, Angie! I love that beautifully browned crust.
Cathy @ She Paused 4 Thought 8/1/21 23:22: I love bread made with buttermilk and yours looks like perfection!
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 9/1/21 02:45: Oh, my! This is the perfect recipe for all the buttermilk lingering in my refrigerator. Baking bread sounds like a delicious project for the weekend. Thanks, Angie, for the inspiration!!
gluten Free A_Z Blog 9/1/21 17:15: There is nothing like a bread made with buttermilk. I can only imagine how good this tastes. It looks so beautiful.
foodtravelandwine 11/1/21 03:46: It looks delicious!!....it is perfect!.......Abrazotes, Marcela
Raymund 12/1/21 20:51: That bread looks perfect! so fluffy
Paola Pepe 14/1/21 08:55: Questa pagnotta è super fantastica! complimenti! è buonissima!
Pam 14/1/21 19:38: Yet another perfect loaf of bread.
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 15/1/21 02:10: Beautiful loaves of bread. The texture looks perfect. Looks delicious!!
Eva Taylor 15/1/21 14:01: Now this bread texture looks incredible, so lovely and light and airy. Beautiful bread.
PS the link doesn’t work.
Eva http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/
Angie's Recipes 15/1/21 15:23: @Eva Taylor Thanks, Eva. I just corrected the url.
Marcelle 18/1/21 05:31: That is one of the most perfect loaves of homebaked bread I've ever seen, Angie. It looks amazing!! I'd love to have a slice with butter and jam right now 💕🍞🧈
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 24/1/21 12:14: I need to run out and buy some buttermilk so that I can enjoy this delicious bread, Angie! It will be delightful with some warm, comforting soup!