Honey Bread (Medivnyk) - Polish Recipe

Name: Honey Bread (Medivnyk) - Polish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups honey; 8 eggs, separated; 6 tablespoons room temp. butter; 2 cups sugar; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 grated orange, juice and zest of; 1 cup strong coffee; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts) or 1 cup walnuts

Servings: persons

2 cups honey
8 eggs, separated
6 tablespoons room temp. butter
2 cups sugar
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 grated orange, juice and zest of
1 cup strong coffee
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts) or 1 cup walnuts

1
Heat honey in a pot over moderate heat until it boils. Set aside and cool to room temperature.
2
Beat egg yolks with the butter until light and fluffy.
3
Add sugar and honey and beat.
4
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon and add to honey mixture.
5
Add the orange zest, juice, coffee and sour cream and beat just until no dry flour can be seen.
6
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7
Fold into flour mixture.
8
Stir in chopped nuts.
9
Pour into 2 or 3 buttered and floured loaf pans.
10
Bake in a preheated 325F (165C) oven for one hour.
11
Cool on wire racks and wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil when cool.
12
Will keep refrigerated for several weeks.

2171

kcal

Calories

Fat

351

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups honey, 8 eggs, separated, 6 tablespoons room temp. butter, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Honey Bread (Medivnyk) - Polish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Honey Bread (Medivnyk) - Polish

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