Sweet Ginger and Honey Bread - traditional recipe

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 500 grams wheat flour
• 120 grams of butter, at room temperature
• 150 grams of sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 15 grams of fresh yeast
• 150 milliliters of warm milk
• 10 ml ground ginger
• 5 ml lemon zest
• 45 ml honey
• a pinch of salt

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Start by heating the warm milk until it is lukewarm.
2. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in the milk and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, mix the flour, ground ginger, lemon zest, and salt.
4. Cream the butter with the sugar until smooth and light.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Incorporate the milk and yeast mixture.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
8. Knead until you achieve a smooth dough.
9. Incorporate the honey and continue kneading until well distributed.
10. Let the dough rest in a warm place until it doubles in volume.
11. Knead briefly and form the buns.
12. Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes or until golden.