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    Published: Mar 26, 2019 · Modified: May 4, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

    Best Buttermilk Honey Bread

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    Buttermilk Honey Bread slices beautifully and has a slight tang from the buttermilk and a sweetness from the honey that ordinary white bread doesn't have.
     
    Two golden loaves of bread on a cooking rack.

    Buttermilk Honey Bread features a light sweetness and tender crumb.

     

    The crust on this buttermilk honey bread is chewy and firm, but not at all tough. The tender interior crumb is light and airy yet and had great substance and structure.

    When sliced and toasted, you'll feel like you just bit off a little piece of heaven on earth. Can I get an Amen to that?!!

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Buttermilk Honey Bread is available near the end of this post. 

    Vertical title text photo collage of sliced bread with a knife and a cooking rack.
     
    **This post is being updated from the original publish date of 2014 when I used to participate in a bread baking group called Twelve Loaves. 
     
     

    The ingredient list;

    • Active Dry Yeast
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Warm Water
    • Buttermilk or Homemade Buttermilk Alternative
    • Butter
    • Honey
    • Salt
    • All-Purpose Flour

    Why use buttermilk in bread baking?

    Using buttermilk in baked goods brings out a tanginess in flavor, and also makes for a more tender interior. Using buttermilk in bread baking specifically makes the dough rise faster, and gives it better body than regular milk would.

    How long does buttermilk honey bread take to make?

    • From start to finish this bread will take approximately 3 hours, maybe a little more, maybe a little less (not including cooling time).
    • Approximately 15 minutes to prepare the dough.
    • 60 minutes for the first rise.
    • Approximately 15 minutes to shape the dough.
    • 60 minutes for the second rise.
    • Approximately 30-35 minutes to bake.
    • Cooling time will depend on how long your willpower holds out.

    Vertical picture of two loaves of golden bread, one sliced in half, and other other a full loaf.

    How can you tell if a loaf of bread is cooked in the center?

    The easiest way is to remove the loaf from the pan (use oven mitts), turn it upside down, and tap on the bottom of the loaf. If it has a hollow sound, the loaf is cooked. If it has more of a dull thud, it needs more time in the oven.

    Can I knead the dough by hand or do I need a stand mixer and dough hook?

    By all means, if you'd prefer kneading the dough by hand, please do.

    For instructions on the proper hand-kneading technique, here's a quick video for you to watch;

     

    Hand Kneading versus Machine Kneading;

    Additional Tip for kneading Buttermilk Honey Bread dough with a stand mixer;

    • When kneading bread with a stand mixer, always use the dough hook, and always knead the dough for longer than you think you need to.
    • For this Buttermilk Honey Bread, knead the dough at least 7 - 10 minutes.

    For additional "Twelve Loaves" bread baker club recipes I've made and shared in the past, please click on the following titles for;

    • Pear and Walnut Sticky Buns
    • Apple Cinnamon Whole Wheat Bagels
    • Savory Ginger Pumpkin Spice Bread
    • Sweet and Savory Garlic Yeast Rolls
    • Greek Lemon Oregano Pita Bread
    • Flaky Blueberry Cheese Danish
     

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    Below is the printable recipe card for today’s Buttermilk Honey Bread. 

    If you’ve enjoyed this recipe and look forward to making it (or have already made it), I’d appreciate if you’d take a moment to give it some feedback by way of stars near the comment section at the end of this post. Thank you so much!

    Buttermilk Honey Bread

    Renee Goerger
    Buttermilk Honey Bread slices beautifully and has a slight tang from the buttermilk and a sweetness from the honey that ordinary white bread doesn’t have.

    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    rising time 2 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs
    Course bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 32 slices
    Calories 119 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3½ teaspoons active dry yeast
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup warm water warm to the touch, not hot
    • 1½ cups buttermilk or buttermilk alternative
    • 3 tablespoons butter melted
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 6½ cups all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add the sugar and allow the mixture to sit and get foamy (about 5 minutes).
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the buttermilk, honey, 2 tablespoons butter and the yeast mixture.
    • Add 2 cups of flour and the salt to the bowl. Blend with the dough hook until the mixture is sticky and wet
    • Add in the remaining flour and mix with the dough hook on medium speed for 7-10 minutes.
    • Remove the dough from the bowl and spray the bowl with cooking spray.
    • Put the dough back into the bowl and spray the top of the dough with cooking spray.
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place the bowl in a warm place (in the oven with the light turned on is perfect) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
    • Punch the dough down to deflate, and divide it into two equal pieces.
    • Roll and form each half by hand into an evenly shaped loaf and place each half into a 9x5 loaf pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
    • Allow the loaves to rise again in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in volume (about 50 minutes).
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Bake the loaves for about 30-35 minutes or until nicely golden and they sound hollow when tapped.
    • Once baked brush the tops of the loaves with the reserved 1 tablespoon butter.
    • Remove the loaves from the pans and allow to cool for about 30 minutes and then you're ready to slice and serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1.2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    There now...I'll bet that got a "rise" out of you! Bread humor! LOL

     
    Below is the list of the other bakers from the Twelve Loaves baking group and their chosen recipes for our theme of the month "Keep It Simple" in January of 2014. 
     
    •  Broiled White Free-Form Loaf by Lora at
      Cake Duchess
    • Buttermilk Honey Bread (you are here) by Renee at Kudos
      Kitchen by Renee
    • Country Boule with Spelt and Sourdough
      by Karen at Karen's
      Kitchen Stories
    • Crumpets by Felice at All That's Left Are The
      Crumbs
    • No Knead Bread from Holly at A
      Baker's House
    • No-Knead Christmas Pudding Cinnamon
      Rolls
      by Stacy at Food Lust People Love
    • Pumpkin Bread by Alice at Hip
      Foodie Mom
    • Soda Bread by Rossella at Ma
      che ti sei mangiato
    • Sour Cream Drop Biscuits by Renee at
      Magnolia Days
    • Victorian Milk Bread by Deepti at Bakingyummies
    • Whole Wheat and Molasses Quick Bread by
      Liz at That Skinny Chick Can Bake

    If you're a lover of baking bread and would like to join the #TwelveLoaves bakers, we'd enjoy having you bake along with us. Every month there is a new and different "theme" and you can be as creative as you wish with that "theme" in making your bread for the month. The bread can be in the category of quick or yeast and the "*rest* is up to you!  We here at #TwelvesLoaves enjoy *rising* to the occasion each and every month (Bread Bakers Humor) and would love for you to join us!

     
    #TwelveLoaves is a monthly bread baking party created
    by Lora from Cake Duchess. #TwelveLoaves runs so
    smoothly thanks to the help of the lovely Paula from Vintage
    Kitchen Notes
    and Renee from Magnolia Days.  
     
    Sadly, the Twelve Loaves group of bakers no longer bakes together, but I still have very fond memories of my time with them. I baked some pretty spectacular bread when I was involved with this group, and I love how the monthly themes helped encourage my bread baking creativity!
     
    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for Buttermilk Honey Bread as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you
     
    Should you have any questions or comments regarding this recipe or anything else you've seen on my site, please don't hesitate to contact me directly or leave me a comment in the comment section below. It is always my distinct pleasure to get back to you with a reply just as soon as I possibly can!

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    Comments

    1. Sarah says

      March 26, 2019 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      I love how you say that the cooling time is as long as you can hold out! That is so true!!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 26, 2019 at 10:32 am

        LOL. When freshly baked bread is involved, there's not much chance the loaf will be fully cooled before it's sliced and eaten.

        Reply
    2. Noelle says

      March 26, 2019 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      This bread is perfect with some honey butter or some cinnamon sugar! A sweet breakfast treat! Thanks for the great share 🙂

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 26, 2019 at 10:33 am

        Oh man! You got that right!! Thanks, Noelle!

        Reply
    3. marloreneephotography says

      July 26, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      Did you forget the honey in the directions?

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        July 26, 2014 at 11:52 pm

        Your 100% correct, and I apologize for my error.
        The honey is added into step two with the buttermilk, butter and yeast.
        I've adjusted the recipe and also the print out. Thank you so much for bringing this error to my attention. I'm surprised I hadn't heard from someone before now. I do hope you'll try and enjoy this delicious bread. Please let me know if you do and how you like it! Thanks again!
        Renee

        Reply
    4. Shawn says

      January 31, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Hi! I made this bread today and it was amazing! I used "bread flour" instead of AP flour, but not sure if that made any difference. Thanks for the recipe-I am keeping it on my Pinterest board!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        January 31, 2014 at 11:58 pm

        Hi Shawn! Thank you so much for you comments and for loving this recipe as I do. I'm so glad you had success with it. I really appreciate you letting me know. Thanks again.
        Renee

        Reply
    5. Dionne Baldwin says

      January 03, 2014 at 12:29 am

      MMM buttermilk honey bread! It sounds as though this has the moist-ness of a white bread but with flavor! This would be perfect for the French toast that I am craving. 🙂 Thank you for baking this beautiful bread to share with us.

      Reply
    6. Holly says

      January 02, 2014 at 3:07 am

      Not one but two beautiful loaves of bread! I like the thought of buttermilk with honey and I never seem to have it on hand either. Glad to hear that making it with milk and vinegar worked well. I have only used lemon juice but always have vinegar in the pantry so thanks for the tip!

      Reply
    7. Renee Goerger says

      January 01, 2014 at 10:13 pm

      Thank you Liz. I really enjoy making this recipe. It's so easy and very rewarding!
      Happy New Year to you too!

      Reply
    8. Renee Goerger says

      January 01, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      You simply must try buttermilk in breads, Renee. The flavor is incredible!
      Happy New Year to you also!

      Reply
    9. Renee Goerger says

      January 01, 2014 at 10:11 pm

      *Forehead slap*
      Why didn't I think of serving mine with honey butter??? Brilliant idea Alice!
      Next time!
      Happy New Year!

      Reply
    10. Renee Goerger says

      January 01, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      I've heard that before that Europe doesn't use buttermilk. I think YOU should spearhead a new trend Rossella! LOL Especially since you can make your own so easily!
      Happy New Year to you too, Twelve Loaves Mate!

      Reply
    11. Renee Goerger says

      January 01, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you Stacy. I made 4 loaves in the past month and served 2 for our family's Christmas Eve dinner. They're definitely company worthy loaves 🙂

      Reply
    12. Renee Goerger says

      January 01, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      Hi Karen, the first time I made this bread, I thought I had buttermilk but didn't so I made my own. The second time I made it, I never even planned on using store bought buttermilk because the homemade worked so beautifully! Happy New Year to you also!

      Reply
    13. Renee Goerger says

      January 01, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Thank you Lora. I'm glad you think so too. I really is a wonderful recipe. Happy New Year!

      Reply
    14. Renee Goerger says

      January 01, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      So do I Anne. Being a part of Twelve Loaves has been such a joy and I can't wait to see what 2014 holds for all of us bread lovers 🙂

      Reply
    15. Renee Goerger says

      January 01, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Thank you so much. This is a wonderful recipe. I've made this bread twice in the past month and it never failed me. I hope you enjoy it and Happy New Year!

      Reply
    16. All That's Left Are The Crumbs says

      January 01, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      What a delicious looking bread! I have made a buttermilk honey bread before but in my bread machine and it did not turn out anywhere as good as this - obviously I had the wrong recipe :). I am looking forward to trying this soon and baking it in a loaf pan. Wishing you a happy 2014!

      Reply
    17. AnneFromMySweetHeart says

      January 01, 2014 at 8:39 pm

      Oh Renee....this bread is such a beauty! I can think of nothing so exquisitely simple as honey and buttermilk and bread! Beautiful texture and I wish I could taste! Happy new year! I look forward to baking together this year! : )

      Reply
    18. Lora CakeDuchess says

      January 01, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      Buttermilk and honey sounds divine and your bread is just perfect, Renee. Love its simplicity for our Keep it Simple theme this month! Happy New Year!

      Reply
    19. Karen says

      January 01, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      That bread looks so fluffy and soft! Good idea on making your own buttermilk. Happy New Year!

      Reply
    20. Stacy says

      January 01, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      I love the buttermilk and honey combination, Reneé! A little sweet and a little tangy too. Sounds like the perfect bread!

      Reply
    21. Rossella DB says

      January 01, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      I wonder why here in Italy we aren't used to buttermilk. It makes excellent breads like your.
      Happy New Year Twelve Loaves mate!

      Reply
    22. Alice Choi says

      January 01, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      oh this buttermilk honey bread looks absolutely delicious. . I want some!! slathered with honey butter!!! yum! Happy New Year!!

      Reply
    23. 01VanillaBean01 says

      January 01, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      This is a breakfast that I would look forward to eating almost every morning. Best wishes for a fabulous New Year Renee, personally and professionally.

      Reply
    24. Renee Dobbs says

      January 01, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Buttermilk does wonders for flavor and texture. I've not used it in bread yet however I see that changing very soon. Happy New Year to you Renee!

      Reply
    25. Liz says

      January 01, 2014 at 11:32 am

      The flavor and texture of this bread sounds marvelous!! Happy New Year, Renee!!!

      Reply

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