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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 32 (4 - 4x8 inch loaves)
Calories 175 kcal

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 8x4 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
Keyword Piernik - Honey Bread
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