Honey Beehive Bread Recipe

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, and salt.

Step 2

Heat water, honey, and butter until very warm (120 to 130°F).

Step 3

Gradually add to dry ingredients.

Step 4

Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.

Step 5

Add eggs and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed.

Step 6

Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.

Step 7

Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 8

Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Step 9

Divide dough into 20 equal pieces; roll each piece to 20-inch ropes.

Step 10

Twist 2 ropes together; pinch ends to seal.

Step 11

Repeat with remaining ropes.

Step 12

Invert a 2 1/2-quart ovenproof mixing bowl onto a greased baking sheet.

Step 13

Heavily grease the outside of bowl.

Step 14

Starting at rim of bowl, wrap twists around bowl, pinching ends to join each new twist.

Step 15

Continue wrapping twists until entire bowl is covered.

Step 16

Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place until puffy,

Step 17

About 30 minutes.

Step 18

Brush dough with egg glaze.

Step 19

Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.

Step 20

Shield with foil if necessary, to prevent excessive browning.

Step 21

Remove from oven; let cool on bowl for 15 minutes.

Step 22

Crumple a large piece of foil, about 2 to 3 feet, into a loose ball with the same diameter and depth of bowl.

Step 23

Place ball on wire rack.

Step 24

Carefully remove hive from bowl; place over ball to complete cooling.

Step 25

Serve with honey butter.

FOR THE EGG GLAZE

Step 26

In a small bowl, combine 1 egg, large and 1 Tablespoon water.

Step 27

Stir until well blended.

FOR THE HONEY BUTTER

Step 28

Mix honey butter by combining 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/8 cup honey. serve with bread.

Tips

No special items needed.

Honey Beehive Bread

Ingredients

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