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In what ways does honey affect breadmaking?

dessert_gardener
9 years ago

I have two questions regarding the use of honey in bread making:

1. Have noticed that most whole wheat breads use honey instead of sugar. Also, read in some recipe that adding a little honey can increase the shelf life of bread, and also make it softer and moist. Is this true? If yes, how exactly does it work, and what is the ideal ratio of honey to bread volume (if there is such a thing) that will make the bread soft, moist and last long without making it taste too sweet.

2. Additionally, what are the other benefits of adding honey to breads?


P.S. I managed to find white bread flour in the market and am ready to bake my first bread with it. I have been recommended one recipe which I like but it uses too much honey. I wonder if the texture of the bread will be affected if I reduce the amount of honey in this recipe.

Here is a link that might be useful: Honey Wheat Bread Recipe

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