Recipe: Soft Honeycomb Bread (Beehive Bread)

Recipe: Soft Honeycomb Bread (Beehive Bread)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup warm water (if needed for kneading)
• Cream cheese or cheese cubes for filling
• 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
• 2 tbsp milk (for brushing)
• Sesame seeds or black seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
   • Add the vegetable oil and mix until well combined.
   • Gradually add the egg and warm milk, kneading until you get a soft, smooth dough.
   • If needed, add warm water gradually while kneading.
   • Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour until it doubles in size.

2. Shape the Honeycomb:

   • After the dough has risen, divide it into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball.
   • Stuff each ball with a cube of cheese and seal it tightly.
   • Arrange the balls in a greased baking tray, placing them close together to form a honeycomb pattern.

3. Garnish:

   • Mix the melted butter with milk and brush the tops of the balls.
   • Sprinkle sesame seeds or black seeds on top for garnish.

4. Bake:

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Bake the honeycomb bread for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Serve:

• Serve warm or hot with tea or coffee.