Piernik - Honey Bread

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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.

Submitted by ZURIELLE
Updated on September 13, 2021
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
4 - 4x8 inch loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 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)

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease four 8x4 inch loaf pans.

  3. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

175 Calories
6g Fat
30g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 175
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 65mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.