Kids' recipes, like this Easy Bread Recipe, are always fun since measuring, scooping, and kneading provide so many wonderful sensory and fine motor opportunities.
If you want to make fresh, homemade bread without a mixer, then this easy honey bread recipe is just the thing! It uses just 6 ingredients and delivers a slightly sweet, soft loaf that's perfect with butter, jam, or as a side to dinner.
Don't forget to also try this Strawberry Bread Recipe and this Irish Soda Bread Recipe.
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Baking bread with kids can sound intimidating, but thanks to this easy bread recipe, it doesn't have to be.
Why You'll Love This Honey Bread
- Ready in about an hour, start to finish
- Sweetened with honey, so no refined sugar
- Soft and fluffy, this is great fresh or toasted
- No mixer needed
- Easy enough for kids to make
- Honey adds a little taste of sweetness
- Just 6 ingredients to freshly baked bread
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Ingredients for Easy Bread Recipe
- Water - not too hot, just nice and warm.
- Active dry yeast - (instant yeast) this helps the bread rise and get that soft, fluffy texture.
- Milk - adds richness.
- Honey - adds a natural sweetness and golden color.
- Butter - (melted) Adds richness and classic bread taste.
- Salt - balances the flavor in the bread.
- All-purpose flour - you may need a little more or less, depending on the dough.
Best Kitchen Tools for Quick Easy Bread Recipe
To make this homemade bread come out soft and fluffy, there are a few tools you'll need. From the mixing bowl to the loaf pan that gives your bread its perfect shape, here are my top tools for this loaf.
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How to Make Easy Bread Recipe
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Dissolve one package of yeast into a large bowl of the warmed milk. Next add the honey, melted butter, and salt. Stir to combine.
2. Add 3 cups of flour and mix with hands until a soft dough forms. We saved the last cup of flour for dusting and kneading.
3. Place the dough on a floured surface and begin kneading for about 10 minutes.
This was my kids favorite part. They loved punching, pulling and squeezing the dough for this white bread recipe.
4. When you are done kneading, place the bread dough in a greased bowl and cover it. Place the bowl in a warm place and let the dough rise and double. This will take about an hour.
5. Next, punch down the dough and place it in a greased loaf pan or a pan with parchment paper. Cover the dough and place in a warm place for another 30 minutes until it rises and doubles.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 375 degrees. Our crust started browning at about 20 minutes so we placed some foil over the pan for the remainder of the cooking time. Remove from pan when done and allow to cool.
This bread has a nice chewy texture that makes it perfect for sandwich bread.
We love our golden brown honey bread with a little butter which melts so nicely on the still warm bread. No butter? Try Making Butter with Kids. I hope you and your kids will enjoy the flavor of this easy bread recipe.
Tips for Making Bread
Tip 1: You want the water to be warm, not hot. If it's too hot, it can kill the yeast before it gets started.
Tip 2: Grease your hands for easier dough handling.
This dough is on the sticky side, which is totally normal. To keep it from sticking, add a little oil or butter on your hands.
Tip 3: It might be tempting to speed things along, but give your dough the full time to rise.
FAQs for Baking Bread
No. You can make this with all-purpose flour.
You can use this homemade bread to make sandwiches or French toast. You can serve it with cheese or sprinkle it with olive oil, garlic, rosemary and herbs.
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Ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cup milk, warm 110 to 115 degrees
- ¼ cup honey
- ⅛ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Dissolve one package of yeast into a bowl of the warmed milk. Next add the honey, melted butter, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Add 3 cups of flour and mix with hands until a soft dough forms. Use additional flour for dusting.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and begin kneading for about 10 minutes.
- When you are done kneading, place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it. Place the bowl in a warm place so it can rise and double. This will take about an hour.
- Next, punch down the dough and place it in a greased loaf pan. Cover the dough and place in a warm place for another 30 minutes until it rises and doubles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 375 degrees. You may need to cover the top with foil if it gets too brown. Remove from pan when done and allow to cool.
Notes
- Keep the water warm, not hot - too hot and the yeast won't do its thing.
- Rub a little butter or oil on your hands to keep the sticky dough from clinging.
- Give the dough time to rise - no rushing. It's worth the wait!
Allie says
Could I leave the dough on the counter to rise for a couple hours instead of just 1 hour? I'm hoping to make this bread with my class and I won't be able to bake it for several hours after we make the dough
Vicky says
I have never tried that so I can't speak for this specific recipe. With other bread recipes, I have left the dough out to rise for 3 hours and it has turned out well. I just can't say for this specific recipe.
Scarlet says
I have just recently started experimenting with making my own bread and I am really enjoying new recipes so thanks for another easy bread recipe I can try!
Alfrea says
We just tried this recipe and absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Emily says
I never bake bread, so this may be a stupid question, I got mini loaf pans so each kid could make their own loaf, so split in half How much will that effect the bake time? I assume I would shorten it.
Bethany says
I'm such a sucker for homemade bread! Can't wait to try this recipe. Love how easy it is too!
georgie says
this is such a cute post, I love seeing kids in the kitchen! I don't have children yet but one day I hope that they develop the same passion for cooking as I do! and this bread looks delicious, I'm always looking for great bread recipes!
Lisa Huff says
OMG how cute are they?! Can't wait to try with my kids. Love how easy and fun it looks to make!
Emily Hill says
My kids love cooking with me in the kitchen so this bread recipe is perfect!
Jessica Formicola says
I love baking with the kids! You just can't beat homemade bread!
Katie says
I love the recipe its the best bread ive had. Kids loved it too
Stoopid boi says
Yo it sucked and ur kids are oogly
John says
Dude relax your just jealous its really good, and the kids are cute.
Stoopid boi says
No nevah YOU KIDS ARE UGLY (and cute) BUT MOSTLY UGLY AND THE BREAD WAS GUD I MEAN BAD AND IM DEFINETELY NOT SAYING THAT BC IM JEALOUS HMF