Honey Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water and 1 tablespoon of honey.
2. 2
   Sprinkle yeast over and let stand until foamy.
3. 3
   Combine milk, oil and butter; heat to lukewarm (110°).
4. 4
   Place 4 1/2 cups flour in a bowl.
5. 5
   Make a well and add the warm milk mixture, 1/2 cup of honey and the yeast mixture.
6. 6
   Beat and then knead.
7. 7
   Continue to knead.
8. 8
   Continue to knead, adding more flour to make a medium dough.
9. 9
   Place in greased bowl.
10. 10
    Turn.
11. 11
    Cover and let double.
12. 12
    Punch down and shape into 3 loaves.
13. 13
    Place in greased bowl.
14. 14
    Turn.
15. 15
    Cover and let double. Punch down and shape into 3 loaves.
16. 16
    Place in greased loaf pans and let double.
17. 17
    Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes.
18. 18
    Yields 3 (8 x 4-inch) loaves.