Easy Batter Bread

1 pkg. Dry Yeast

1 1/4 C. Water, warm

2 T. Honey

2 T. Butter

1 tsp. Salt

3 C. Flour

 

Combine Yeast, water and honey in small bowl; stir slightly.  Let stand until doubled in size, about 10 minutes.  In large bowl, combine yeast mixture, butter, salt, and 2 C. flour.  Beat on low until blended.  Beat at medium at medium speed about a minute.  Stir in last cup of flour by hand.  Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until doubled in size.  Stir batter down; spoon into greased 9×5″ loaf pan.  Cover and let rise in warm place, about 45 minutes or until doubled in size again.  Bake at 375 for 35-45 minutes or until browned and bread sounds hollow when tapped.  Remove from pan and cool.

Rye: mix with 2 cups white flour, then add 1/2 cup white flour and 1 cup rye flour.

Whole Wheat: Mix with 1 1/2 C. white flour and 1/2 Wheat flour, then add 1 cup wheat flour

Cheese: Add 1 cup grated cheddar cheese along with remaining cup flour.