Piernik - Honey Bread

12 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 15 min
Ready In: 2 hr 30 min

“This is a recipe from my Polish grandmother. It is a semi-sweet bread that tastes wonderful with a little butter. I grew up on this stuff and it has always been one of my favorites.” - by ZURIELLE

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Original recipe yields 4 - 4x8 inch loaves

Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (32 total)

Calories
175 cal
9%

Fat
5.5 g
8%

Carbs
29.5 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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NADAS6

May. 24, 2005

"This recipe doesn't work as it is written. Althought the bread doesn't need a yeast packet, it does need 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Also, although I let the bread dough rest for an hour, I don't thi..." See morenk that that is necessary(after all there is no yeast). I also think that the baking pans should not only be greased but also floured. With these changes the resulting bread is quite delicious. A true polish delite."

kinga76

Dec. 17, 2010

"After some minor tweaks (like adding some baking powder for lifting power and more walnuts for extra flavour and texture) this bread was truly delightful and has become a staple in my family. Best eat..." See moreen warm with butter. Just delicious! And the aroma that fills up your kitchen as it's baking is heavenly too..Thanks for posting.."

gosia4ever

May. 19, 2006

"I followed this recipe to a T, except that I poured all the batter into a 9 x 13 casserole pan. I made it for mother's day, and everyone loved it. It truly tasted authentic. My 80 yrd Polish Grandp..." See morea said it was the best he had ever tasted. I might try using this dough for cookies at x-mas time. The dough has a gingerbread taste to it."

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