Description
A delightful treat that combines sweet peaches with rich honey butter, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a cozy weekend morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup milk, warmed (about 110°F or 43°C)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Additional butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, and eggs. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the butter mixture. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it is manageable.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, toss the sliced peaches with a tablespoon of honey and set aside.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Brush the surface with melted butter and sprinkle with additional cinnamon and sugar if desired. Layer the peach slices evenly over the dough.
- Cut the dough into strips (about 2 inches wide) and then stack the strips on top of each other. Cut the stacked strips into squares.
- Grease a loaf pan and place the stacked squares vertically into the pan. You may need to gently press them down to fit. Cover the pan again and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the dough has risen again, place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Drizzle with additional honey if desired before serving.
Notes
- Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- To reheat, warm slices in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
- If freezing, let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Honey Butter, Peach, Pull-Apart Bread, Recipe