Piernik – Honey Bread
This recipe comes from my Polish grandmother, offering a semi-sweet bread that pairs wonderfully with a touch of butter. I have cherished this delightful treat since my childhood, making it one of my all-time favorites.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup honey
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup raisins (Optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and eggs. Stir in the milk and oil and mix in the baking soda. Place honey in a small pot and bring to a boil. Stir honey into the bowl. Mix flour into the bowl. Fold in the raisins and walnuts. Stir by hand with a sturdy spoon for 10 minutes. Allow the dough to sit 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease four 8×4 inch loaf pans.
- Fill each loaf pan with about 2 inches of the batter. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Bread will be brown in color and will crack on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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