Milk and Honey Bread

[judydawn]

Didn't think I was going to have success with this loaf as it took so long to rise but eventually we got there. The best and easiest loaf I have made to date as far as slicing goes and the taste is great too. It is not as dark as the photo looks and is fine for me but for guests I will put it lower in the oven and keep an eye on it. Thanks Chookie, will try the fruit version next - I can imagine it with fruit in.

[achookwoman]

Judy,  let us know how it goes lower in the oven. I think it is the honey that causes it to brown.  Slightly lower temp.  might help.  It is nice toasted.

[cookie1]

That looks lovely Judy. I can't wait to try it with fruit in it. The only thing holding me back is the fact that I will eat too much of it.

[judydawn]

I've kept 4 slices out and the rest is already packed away in the freezer Cookie.

I cooked it at 210^oC Chookie, maybe I'll try 200^oC next time.  It was so high I couldn't see the top browning so I'll put it where I can see what is going on.

[achookwoman]

Judy,  after reading your post.  i cooked the last Fruit Loaf at 200c for 10 mins and then turned it down to 190cc for 30 mins and then 10 mins out of tin.   Not too brown,  near perfect.  Haven't cut it yet.  so will see.

[jactela]

made this with Apricots and cinnamon sprinkled on the top. It was very yummy!

Next time i will be warming the milk to encourage it to rise quicker. I think that may be the reason it takes so long!

[achookwoman]

jactela,  I did warm the milk today,  and it made only a little difference.   I think it needs a very warm heat source for the first rise.   Next time I will try it in a sink of hot water ,  and see what happens.

[judydawn]

Could you just add an extra teaspoon of yeast Chookie?

[Cornish Cream]

That looks lovely Judy. I can't wait to try it with fruit in it. The only thing holding me back is the fact that I will eat too much of it.

I'm the same Cookie, some things I just don't make because I would eat too much of it.

[achookwoman]

Judy,  you could add an extra teaspoon of yeast but it would change the texture to a courser crumb.   The taste would still be the same.

[judydawn]

Fair enough Chookie - I love the texture as it is so won't fiddle with it.  It toasted beautifully this morning.

[dingdonny]

Have searched everywhere for this Milk & Honey Bread, can't find it. I want to make a fruit loaf as suggested?
Can anyone help me locate the recipe please?
 

[Cornish Cream]

It's here on Chookies blog
http://achookwoman.blogspot.com/2010/09/milk-and-honey-bread.html

[judydawn]

Chookie has some explanation re fruit bread on this forum too CC here with comments from some of our members as well as her posting on her blog about it in a pipe loaf tin with a photo.

[Cornish Cream]

Chookie has some explanation re fruit bread on this forum too CC here with comments from some of our members as well as her posting on her blog about it in a pipe loaf tin with a photo.

Thanks Judy,your a star