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Honeycomb Bread with Cream Cheese and Honey Syrup Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 32 servings

Description

Honeycomb Bread is a delightful pull-apart bread featuring soft dough balls filled with creamy cheese, topped with a shiny egg wash and sprinkled with sesame or nigella seeds. After baking until golden, the bread is drizzled with a luscious honey syrup that adds a perfect touch of sweetness and shine. This recipe yields 32 individual bread pieces, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a sweet, cheesy treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup lukewarm milk
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ¼ oz packet yeast (about 2 teaspoons)
  • ¼ cup butter (melted or oil)
  • 1 egg (separated)
  • 3 cups flour (plus more if needed)
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese (sliced into 32 pieces)

Topping

  • Sesame seeds or nigella seeds (for garnish)
  • Egg wash (1 egg yolk + 1 Tablespoon milk)

Honey Syrup

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer with dough hook, whisk together the lukewarm milk, sugar, yeast, melted butter, and egg white (reserve the yolk for glaze). Add the flour and salt, then knead by hand or with the mixer for 3-5 minutes until the dough becomes elastic and slightly tacky but not sticky. Add extra flour by tablespoon if needed. Cover and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.
  2. Divide and prepare filling: After the initial rise, divide the dough into 32 small balls (they will double in size later). Cut the cream cheese into 32 equal pieces. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan, or a 14-16 inch round pan, or two 8-9 inch cake pans, and set aside.
  3. Fill the dough balls: Flatten each dough ball into a small circle and place a piece of cream cheese in the center. Seal the dough around the cheese to form a ball and place each filled dough ball into the prepared baking pan. Repeat until all are arranged. Cover and let rise for an additional 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare egg wash and garnish: Whisk together the reserved egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of milk to make the egg wash. Brush the tops of the dough balls with the egg wash to give them a golden finish. Sprinkle lightly with sesame or nigella seeds as desired.
  5. Bake the bread: Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃). Bake the bread for 20 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
  6. Make honey syrup: While the dough balls are rising, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and whisk in the honey until well combined.
  7. Finish and serve: Immediately after removing the bread from the oven, drizzle the warm honey syrup over the hot bread balls to coat and add shine and sweetness. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • If the dough feels too sticky after kneading, add flour a tablespoon at a time until manageable.
  • You can skip the egg wash or substitute with milk if you prefer a less glossy finish.
  • Ensure the cream cheese pieces are well sealed inside the dough to prevent leaking during baking.
  • This bread is best enjoyed warm with the honey glaze freshly drizzled.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature and reheat gently before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/honeycomb-bread-with-cream-cheese-and-honey-syrup-recipe/