Honey Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 1 cup flour and yeast in bowl of electric mixer.
2. 2
   Mix well.
3. 3
   Cut butter into small bits.
4. 4
   Add with salt to bowl.
5. 5
   Slowly pour in very warm water beating at low speed for 1 minute scraping inside of bowl often.
6. 6
   Add milk, honey and 2 cups flour.
7. 7
   Blend well for 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove bowl from mixer.
9. 9
   Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough (about 2 1/2 cups).
10. 10
    Use remaining flour for kneading.
11. 11
    Turn dough out onto generously floured board.
12. 12
    Sprinkle top generously with flour.
13. 13
    Knead dough 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
14. 14
    Use as little flour as possible.
15. 15
    Put dough in a lightly oiled medium size bowl.
16. 16
    Turn dough over once and cover with clean towel.
17. 17
    Put bowl in a warm place away from drafts.