Rustic Honey & Mead Loaf
This Honey Mead Bread combines simple ingredients with the unique flavors of mead and honey, resulting in a soft, slightly sweet loaf with a golden, buttery crust. Perfect for slathering with butter or enjoying alongside a warm bowl of soup, this recipe will please bread lovers and mead enthusiasts alike. Experience a delightful twist on traditional bread baking!
ingredients
- 3 cups flour (sifted)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup honey
- 12 ounces mead
- ½ cup melted butter (or ¼ cup for a softer crust)
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing thoroughly.
- 3.
Create a well in the center and add the honey and mead, blending until the mixture is just combined.
- 4.
Pour the dough into a greased loaf pan, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
- 5.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the dough for an irresistible crust.
- 6.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 7.
Once baked, remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
