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    IRISH SODA BREAD MACHINE BREAD 

This recipe for Irish Soda Bread is made in the bread machine. 

Below find recipes for either 1-1/2 pound and 1 pound loaves:

INGREDIENTS For 1-1/2 Pound Loaf     2 Pound Loaf:

PREPARATION:

Place ingredients in bread pan in order listed or according to manufacturer's directions. The optional raisins are added at the fruit and nut signal. Depending on your machine this could be anywhere from 30 to 40 minutes into the cycle.

   CHAI TODDY  - Perfect for a Chilly Day!

2 oz. spiced rum

1 dash peppermint schnapps

1 teas. Ohio Honey Co. honey

4 oz. hot black tea

I wonder how this would be with whipped cream?

Jan M., Mentor, Ohio

English Muffin Bread   English Muffin Bread, submitted by Thea Z. of University Heights, Ohio

    (this bread is wonderful, and served with Ohio Honey generously drizzled)

2 packages dry yeast

6 cups flour (I use ½ bread flour)

1 Tablespoon sugar

¼ teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons salt

2 cups milk

½ cup water

Cornmeal

1.      Combine 3 cups (bread) flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and soda; mix well.

2.       Heat milk and water until very warm (120-130oF).

3.      Add the milk and water to the dry ingredients; stir until smooth, then beat 2 minutes.

4.      Add the remaining (all purpose) flour and mix well.  The dough will be a stiff batter.

5.      Spoon into two loaf pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.

6.      Sprinkle the tops of the loaves with cornmeal.

7.      Cover; let rise in a warm place 45 minutes. (I cover the loaves with waxed paper that I've sprayed with cooking spray so that the dough doesn't stick).

8.       Bake at 400oF for 25 minutes.

9.      Remove from pans immediately and cool before slicing.

Moist Honey Cornbread

1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. yellow cornmeal
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. Ohio Honey Co. honey
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Heat oven to 400 degrees. In medium bowl stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients just until moistened. Pour into greased 9 inch square baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Honey Lemon Butter

1/2 c. butter, softened
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. fresh grated lemon peel
1 tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice

In small bowl, combine all ingredients, blending well. Makes about 1/2 cup.
  • Here are a Few Benefits of RAW Honey

    Easily digested: Because sugar molecules in honey can convert into other sugars (e.g. fructose to glucose), honey is easily digested by the most sensitive stomachs, despite its high acid content. It helps kidneys and intestines to function better.

    Good source of antioxidants: It plays a big role in the prevention of cancer as well as heart disease.

    Has a low calorie level: Another quality of honey is that, when it is compared with the same amount of sugar, it gives 40% less calories to the body. Although it gives great energy to the body, it does not add weight.

    Does not accommodate bacteria: This bactericide (bacteria-killing) property of honey is named "the inhibition effect". Experiments conducted on honey show that its bactericide properties increase twofold when diluted with water. It is very interesting to note that newly born bees in the colony are nourished with diluted honey by the bees responsible for their supervision - as if they know this feature of the honey.

    Do you have a cut? Honey is a natural antiseptic. Medical journals cite more than 600 cases in which honey was employed to treat wounds. By applying honey to your wounds, you prevent infections. Honey contains antimicrobial agents, which prevents infections by killing the bacteria in and around your wounds. When using honey it may help to heat it up before putting it on your wound (caution test the heat before you place it on the wound). Many types of bacteria can’t survive in honey, so wounds heal, swelling eases, and tissue can grow back.

        RAW HONEY       

    Long used as a culinary sweetener, RAW honey is valued for its many healing properties as well. Treatment with RAW honey is referred to as Apitherapy and includes replenishing energy, enhancing physical stamina and strengthening those weakened by illness or stress.

    RAW Honey can also help calm the mind and promote rejuvenating sleep.  RAW Honey relieves indigestion and is used to treat cardiovascular disease and respiratory complaints. Finally, a thin coat of RAW honey can be applied to the skin to disinfect and heal minor skin wounds and chapped lips.  This is because honey is anti-bacterial.

    HAS YOUR HONEY CRYSTALLIZED?
     Since honey is made up of honey, wax, pollen, nectar, and other wondrous natural properties - it is only a matter of time for honey to crystallize, to 'attempt' to take itself back to some kind of 'original' state. In fact, when some of the tombs were opened in Egypt, they found honey (it was put there for the entombed - so they would have it in their next life) that had crystallized - it was still perfectly good - even though it was more than 5,000 years old!

    To restore honey to its liquid state, boil some water in a pan...REMOVE FROM HEAT. Place the container in the hot water, let it sit there, turn the container periodically, and the honey will go back to its liquid state.  This is not pasteurization.  Keep in mind that some varieties of honey will crystallize faster than others.

    There are advantages to crystallized honey. It is easier to 'spread' on your toast, bread, butter, etc., and doesn't drip! Plus it is perfectly ‘good’ honey.

    Remember, never refrigerate honey...always keep it in the cupboard, as cold temperatures hasten crystallization - better yet - and this is highly recommended - keep the jar on your table! Enjoy it with your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Feel free to put some on whatever you're eating!  It's delicious and good for you too!!

    Honey varies in color, texture and flavor depending on the source of pollen and nectar,

     

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