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Chef John's Irish Soda Bread

Chef John's Irish Soda Bread

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. 2 Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3 Beat buttermilk, egg, honey, and orange zest together in a medium bowl. Pour buttermilk mixture, currants, and raisins into flour-butter mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until a wet, sticky dough comes together.
  4. 4 Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface; press dough together into a ball and cut into 2 equal pieces. Form each into a smooth, round loaf.
  5. 5 Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and let rest for 15 minutes. Cut a 1/2-inch-deep "X" into the top of each loaf using a serrated knife.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 45 minutes. Transfer loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Easy 100% Whole Wheat Bread

Easy 100% Whole Wheat Bread

4.9

Prep
40 min
Cook
40 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add 4 cups whole wheat flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix on low with the dough hook until just combined.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl and let dough rest for 15 minutes to allow gluten to begin developing.
  4. 4 Knead dough on medium speed until smooth and elastic and the sides of the bowl are clean, about 7 minutes.
  5. 5 Cover the bowl and let dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape into a loaf, and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
  7. 7 Let dough rise until it domes 1 inch above the rim of the pan, about 1 hour.
  8. 8 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake loaf in the preheated oven until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped, 40 to 45 minutes.
  9. 9 Remove loaf from the pan immediately and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

By Mme Rocha

Softest Soft Bread with Air Pockets Using Bread Machine

Softest Soft Bread with Air Pockets Using Bread Machine

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour warm water into the pan of a bread machine and stir in honey until dissolved. Add yeast; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add flour, olive oil, and salt to the pan in the order listed or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different.
  3. 3 Run Soft cycle if available; otherwise, select Regular cycle. Remove loaf from the machine after the cycle is done, about 55 minutes. Allow baked loaf to cool before slicing.

By Barbug408 Barbug408

Sabaayad (Somali Flatbread)

Sabaayad (Somali Flatbread)

4.8

Prep
35 min
Cook
2 min
Total
67 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir in olive oil and honey. Mix in water gradually until dough comes together and is the consistency of pizza dough. Knead by hand until soft and very smooth, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Brush top of dough with a little bit of canola oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rest, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  3. 3 Divide dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll out 1 piece into a circle on a lightly floured work surface. Brush the top of the dough evenly with canola oil. Fold sides in to meet in the center. Fold top and bottom edges to meet in the center to make a square shape. Repeat with remaining pieces.
  4. 4 Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5 Roll 1 square of dough into a circle again on a lightly floured work surface. Place in the skillet and cook until slightly puffed, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle a little bit of oil on top and flip; continue cooking until golden brown and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep sabaayad warm and soft. Repeat with remaining pieces.

By MyHalwad

Whole Wheat and Honey Pizza Dough

Whole Wheat and Honey Pizza Dough

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Flour a 12-inch pizza pan.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, combine flour, wheat germ, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in honey and yeast mixture. Stir well to combine. Cover and set in a warm place to rise for a few minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to the prepared pizza pan and roll to fit. Poke a few holes in dough with a fork.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until desired crispiness is achieved.

By brookes

Sweet and Easy Cornbread Muffins

Sweet and Easy Cornbread Muffins

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. 2 Mix together cornbread mix, milk, sour cream, eggs, and honey in a large bowl until well combined yet slightly lumpy; allow batter to rest for 5 minutes. Fill the prepared muffin cups with batter, about 3/4 full. Lightly sprinkle each muffin with sugar.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Brush tops with melted butter 2 to 3 times. Serve warm or cool.

By mindyamac

Easy Challah Bread

Easy Challah Bread

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place water and yeast in a large bowl; let the mixture stand until a creamy layer forms on top, about 10 minutes. Stir in honey and salt until dissolved, and add beaten eggs.
  3. 3 Mix in flour, a cupful at a time, until dough is sticky. Sprinkle dough with flour, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Form dough into a compact round shape, and place in an oiled bowl. Turn dough over several times in the bowl to oil the surface of the dough, cover the bowl with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. 5 Punch down dough, and cut into 3 equal-sized pieces.
  6. 6 Working on a floured surface, roll small dough pieces into ropes about the thickness of your thumb and about 12 inches long. Ropes should be fatter in the middle and thinner at the ends.
  7. 7 Pinch 3 ropes together at the top and braid them. Starting with the strand to the right, move it to the left over the middle strand (that strand becomes the new middle strand.)
  8. 8 Take the strand farthest to the left, and move it over the new middle strand.
  9. 9 Continue braiding, alternating sides each time, until the loaf is braided, and pinch the ends together and fold them underneath for a neat look.
  10. 10 Place braided loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and brush the top with beaten egg yolk. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  11. 11 Bake challah in the preheated oven until the top browns to a rich golden color and the loaf sounds hollow when you tap it with a spoon, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

By copetenn

Michael's Focaccia Bread

Michael's Focaccia Bread

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve honey in warm water in a large bowl; sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, then add flour until dough comes together. Turn dough out on a well-floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place dough in a lightly oiled large bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 415 degrees F (215 degrees C). Oil a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Place dough onto the prepared baking sheet; flatten to evenly cover the whole sheet. Press indentations into dough spaced about 1 inch apart using fingertips. Drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and remaining 1 tablespoon kosher salt over top. Let rise for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By MICHAELGLASSCOOK

Challah Bread

Challah Bread

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pour warm water into a large bowl; sprinkle yeast over water. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Beat in honey, oil, 2 eggs, and salt. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, beating after each addition until dough has pulled together.
  4. 4 Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5 Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat.
  6. 6 Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 ½ hours.
  7. 7 Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half and knead each half for 5 minutes or so, adding flour as needed to keep it from getting sticky.
  8. 8 Divide each half into thirds and roll into a long snake about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  9. 9 Pinch the ends of the three snakes together firmly and braid from middle. Either leave as a braid or form into a round braided loaf by bringing ends together, curving the braid into a circle, and pinching ends together.
  10. 10 Grease two baking trays and place the finished braid or round on each. Cover with a towel and let rise for about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  11. 11 Beat the remaining egg and brush a generous amount over each braid; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  12. 12 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for at least one hour before slicing.
  13. 13 Serve and enjoy!

By Joan Callaway

Flax and Sunflower Seed Bread

Flax and Sunflower Seed Bread

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place all ingredients (except sunflower seeds) in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Basic White Cycle; press Start. Add the sunflower seeds when the alert sounds during the Knead Cycle.

By Erna Walmsley

High-Protein Bread

High-Protein Bread

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
55 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, honey, canola oil, bread flour, whole wheat flour, soy flour, powdered soy milk, oat bran, salt, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different. Run Basic Medium or Regular cycle. Remove loaf from the machine after the cycle is done, about 2 hours 55 minutes.

By Laure

Tomato Bread

Tomato Bread

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat tomato juice and water in a saucepan over low heat until warm to the touch; pour into a large warmed bowl. Add yeast and honey; stir to dissolve yeast. Allow to rest until yeast is creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in oil, parsley, onion, garlic, carrot, and salt. Add 1 cup of the flour, and stir until smooth. Add more flour, until a firm dough is formed. Knead five minutes on a lightly floured surface.
  4. 4 Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface completely. Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  5. 5 Punch down dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Form two loaves and place in prepared loaf pans. Allow to rise until loaves have doubled in size, another 45 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bakes loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove loaves from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

By Jerry La Cross

Chocolaty Beet Muffins

Chocolaty Beet Muffins

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir beets, applesauce, oil, honey, and egg together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture just until batter is combined. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Remove muffins from tin immediately.

By sueb

Buttermilk Cornbread

Buttermilk Cornbread

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. 2 Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Mix melted butter, sugar, and honey together in another bowl. Add eggs, one at time, and mix until combined. Stir in buttermilk. Mix in flour mixture, then fold in thawed corn. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 35 minutes.

By Yoly

Bread Machine Honey-Oat-Wheat Bread

Bread Machine Honey-Oat-Wheat Bread

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, sugar, and yeast in the pan of a bread machine. Allow yeast to dissolve and foam, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, mix together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, powdered milk, and salt in a large bowl until well combined; set aside.
  3. 3 Add honey, vegetable oil, and butter to yeast mixture, then pour flour mixture on top.
  4. 4 Select the Dough cycle; press start. Allow the bread machine to complete the cycle, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer dough to a 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray. Allow dough to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 35 minutes.

By notajenny

Pumpkin Wheat Honey Muffins

Pumpkin Wheat Honey Muffins

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  2. 2 Place raisins in a cup; add hot water to cover. Set aside to plump, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk whole wheat flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Add pumpkin purée, oil, honey, and eggs to the well; mix well.
  4. 4 Drain excess water from raisins. Stir raisins and walnuts into batter. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each ⅔ full.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly touched, about 18 minutes. Cool.

By Colleen Moir

Tori's Air Fryer Pumpkin Bagels

Tori's Air Fryer Pumpkin Bagels

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 280 degrees F (140 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions, about 3 minutes. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add pumpkin puree and yogurt. Stir to combine.
  3. 3 Place dough on a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 balls. Roll each ball into 8-inch long ropes. Join the ends together to form bagels.
  4. 4 Mix oats and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Whisk egg white, honey, and water together in another small bowl until smooth. Brush bagels with egg mixture; sprinkle oats and cinnamon on both sides.
  5. 5 Place bagels in the prepared basket and bake for 13 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over bagels and bake for 2 minutes more.

By Lela

German Roasted Nuts

German Roasted Nuts

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Combine honey, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small saucepan; bring to boil. Cook and stir until butter is melted, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Place cashews in a large bowl; pour honey mixture over cashews. Stir to thoroughly coat. Spread coated cashews on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cashews are glazed and very lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool cashews for about 20 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
  5. 5 Mix sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over cashews. Stir to coat evenly.

By Allrecipes Member

Traditional Hot Toddy

Traditional Hot Toddy

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave for 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Place honey in a large mug. Add hot water and bourbon; stir until honey is dissolved. Squeeze lemon wedge into the mug and discard. Stir with cinnamon stick; leave in the mug. Drop the thin slice of lemon into the mug for garnish.

By Cherish Grabau

Golden Honey Snaps

Golden Honey Snaps

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine the butter, honey and golden syrup in a saucepan. Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and ingredients are blended. Stir in the baking soda, and remove from the heat.
  3. 3 Measure the flour and sugar into a mixing bowl and stir to blend. Pour the butter mixture into the bowl with the flour, and stir until evenly blended. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Sophie

Latvian Honey Cake

Latvian Honey Cake

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
10 min
Total
535 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set out five 9x13-inch sheets of parchment paper.
  2. 2 Make the cake: Mix eggs, honey, flour, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Spoon 1/5 of the batter (3 to 4 tablespoons) onto each sheet of parchment paper. Spread the batter as thin as possible using a wide spatula. Carefully place one sheet of batter onto a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Lift the parchment and remove the baked cake layer from the baking sheet; prick the cake with a fork to enhance filling absorbency. Repeat to bake the remaining four cake layers.
  4. 4 Make the filling: Stir sour cream and sugar together in a small bowl. Invert one cake layer into a 9x13-inch baking dish; carefully remove the parchment paper. Spread 1/5 of the sour cream mixture onto the cake, then sprinkle with 1/5 of the walnuts. Repeat the process with the remaining four layers, sour cream, and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Trim off any ragged edges before serving.

By Sandra

German Honey Cookies

German Honey Cookies

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Heat sugar, butter, and honey in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted and combined. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs, vanilla, baking soda, and ginger together in a large bowl. Gradually stir into the cooled honey mixture until well blended. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until a soft dough forms.
  4. 4 Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

By Darlene

Polish Poppy Seed Rolls

Polish Poppy Seed Rolls

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1/2 cup of flour for dough in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk to combine. Let sit until a "sponge" forms, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Add egg yolks, sugar, melted butter, salt, and vanilla extract to the "sponge" and whisk until combined. Add remaining 1 cup flour and mix using a dough hook attachment on low speed, scraping down the bowl occasionally with a spatula, until a soft, smooth, slightly elastic dough forms, about 5 minutes. Add more flour and continue to knead if the dough seems too wet and sticky.
  3. 3 Remove dough from the bowl and knead by hand, checking consistency, about 1 minute, adding a little more flour if necessary.
  4. 4 Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Toss to coat, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 While the dough is rising, add butter, milk, honey, sugar, and water to a saucepan and place over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Add poppy seeds and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens up to a spreadable texture, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature before using, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat (such as Silpat®).
  7. 7 Once the dough has risen, transfer to a lightly floured surface and use your hands to roll into a log shape, about 15 inches long. Switch to a rolling pin and roll the dough out into a 10x18-inch rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick.
  8. 8 Spread cooled filling over top, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of dough exposed on the longer side that you'll be rolling towards. Brush the exposed edge of dough very lightly with water.
  9. 9 Roll up the dough and filling toward the edge you just brushed, finishing with the seam on the bottom. Seal the ends and use your hands to shape the roll as evenly as possible. If you have lots of excess dough on either end, it can be trimmed off.
  10. 10 Cut the roll into 8 even pieces and lay flat on the prepared baking sheet. If possible, tuck any seams under the dough spiral as it's placed down. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  11. 11 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until well-browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
  12. 12 While rolls are cooling, combine powdered sugar and milk in a bowl for glaze. Brush warm rolls with the glaze and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Mohnstollen (Poppy Seed Stollen)

Mohnstollen (Poppy Seed Stollen)

4.8

Prep
35 min
Cook
40 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Crumble fresh yeast into the well, then pour in lukewarm milk. Mix yeast and milk together in the well to combine, leaving flour untouched. Cover and let sit in a warm place until foamy, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix a little flour at a time into yeast mixture until no flour remains. Add butter, sugar, and salt; knead until a soft, pliable dough forms. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Grease a baking sheet with butter. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into a thin rectangle.
  4. 4 Make the filling: Place ground poppy seeds into a bowl. Pour hot milk over top, then add sugar, raisins, honey, vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and rum. Stir until well combined.
  5. 5 Spread filling over dough. Start at a longer edge, and roll dough up and over filling into a log; press the seam together with your fingers to seal. Place the log, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool for about 1 hour, then dust with confectioners' sugar.

By monika1969

Russian Honey Cake

Russian Honey Cake

4.9

Prep
45 min
Cook
40 min
Total
580 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Place a mixing bowl and whisk in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 Pour 3/4 cup wildflower honey into a deep saucepan over medium heat. Boil until a shade darker and caramel-like in aroma, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and whisk in cold water.
  3. 3 Place a large metal bowl over the lowest heat setting on the stovetop. Add sugar, butter, 3/4 cup wildflower honey, and 1/4 cup burnt honey. Let sit until butter melts, 5 to 7 minutes. Reserve remaining burnt honey for the frosting.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
  5. 5 Whisk butter mixture and let sit until very warm to the touch. Whisk in eggs. Keep mixture over low heat until it warms up again, then whisk in baking soda mixture. Remove from heat.
  6. 6 Sift in flour in 2 or 3 additions, stirring well after each, until batter is easily spreadable.
  7. 7 Transfer about 1/2 cup batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread into an 8- or 9-inch circle using an offset spatula. Shake and tap the pan to knock out any air bubbles.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove liner from the pan and let cake layer continue cooling until firm enough to remove, 6 to 7 minutes. Invert cake onto a round of parchment paper.
  9. 9 Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until you have 8 cake layers, letting each cool on an individual parchment round.
  10. 10 Trim edges using a pizza wheel to ensure they are the same size; save scraps for crumb mixture. Spread any remaining batter onto the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are dry, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into small pieces; toss with reserved cake scraps.
  11. 11 Return scraps to the oven and bake until browned, 7 to 10 minutes more. Let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.
  12. 12 Transfer to a resealable bag and beat into fairly fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Set aside.
  13. 13 Remove the bowl and whisk from the refrigerator. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until soft peaks form. Add sour cream and remaining burnt honey; continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
  14. 14 Place a cake layer on a parchment paper round on a pizza pan or serving plate. Spread a cup of frosting evenly on top, almost to the edge. Repeat with cake layers and frosting, pressing layers in smooth-side down. Place the last cake layer smooth-side up.
  15. 15 Frost top and sides of cake. Cover with crumbs; clean any excess crumbs around base.
  16. 16 Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to overnight. Transfer to a cake stand using 2 spatulas. Cut and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Kolachky

Kolachky

4.6

Prep
60 min
Cook
15 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until well blended. I like to use my hands, but you can also use a wooden spoon. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time. As dough becomes stiff, turn out onto the counter; knead in flour until no longer sticky. Continue to knead dough for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Pulse walnuts in the bowl of a food processor to a fine consistency. Pulse in honey and egg. Set aside.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a well-floured surface; roll out to 1/4-inch thick. Cut dough into 3x3-inch squares. Place 1 teaspoon filling in center of each square. Use walnut for some and poppyseed for the rest. Roll squares up and seal the edges. These can also be formed into triangles. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Brush with egg white.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes. When cool, dust with confectioners' sugar.

By TRISH1452