Chocolate Chip Honey Bars

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, combine 1/ 2 cup flour, undissolved yeast, and salt.
2. 2
   Heat water, milk, butter, and honey until very warm (120 to 130F).
3. 3
   Gradually add to dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
5. 5
   Add egg yolk and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
6. 6
   Stir in remaining flour to make a stiff batter.
7. 7
   Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours.
8. 8
   Remove dough from refrigerator.
9. 9
   Combine chocolate morsels and 1/2 cup sugar.
10. 10
    Roll dough to 8 x 8-inch square using 1/ 4 cup of sugar mixture (instead of flour) on surface.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar mixture; fold ends over center (like folding a letter).
12. 12
    Repeat rolling, sprinkling, and folding procedure twice more using remaining sugar mixture.
13. 13
    Roll to 8 x 8-inch square; pat in 8 x 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment or wax paper.
14. 14
    Bake at 375F for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
15. 15
    Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
16. 16
    Cut into bars to serve*.