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Homemade Bread

This delightful homemade bread features a perfect balance of sweetness from honey and richness from cocoa, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups Bread flour
  • 2 cups Wheat flour
  • 3 tbsp Cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Caramel coloring
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Honey Feel free to experiment with different types of honey.
  • 1 1/2 cups Water Warm water to activate yeast.
  • 2 1/4 tsp Yeast Active dry yeast recommended.
  • 1 1/2 tsp Instant coffee granules
  • 2 tbsp Butter For greasing and additional flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, wheat flour, cornmeal, cocoa, caramel coloring, granulated sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and allow it to activate for a few minutes.
  3. Add the honey and instant coffee granules to the activated yeast mixture, stirring well to combine.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough begins to form.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, roughly 1 hour.
  7. Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  8. Transfer the loaf to a greased loaf pan and allow it to rise again for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake the bread for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  3. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to ensure the best texture.

Notes

Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Freeze slices wrapped tightly to maintain freshness.