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Substituting honey for sugar in bread


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I want to make one of my favorite white bread sandwich loaves, but I'm out of sugar. What I do have is honey. How much honey should I use to replace 3 Tbs of granulated sugar? How much should I reduce the water in the recipe to compensate?










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    I want to make one of my favorite white bread sandwich loaves, but I'm out of sugar. What I do have is honey. How much honey should I use to replace 3 Tbs of granulated sugar? How much should I reduce the water in the recipe to compensate?










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      I want to make one of my favorite white bread sandwich loaves, but I'm out of sugar. What I do have is honey. How much honey should I use to replace 3 Tbs of granulated sugar? How much should I reduce the water in the recipe to compensate?










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      I want to make one of my favorite white bread sandwich loaves, but I'm out of sugar. What I do have is honey. How much honey should I use to replace 3 Tbs of granulated sugar? How much should I reduce the water in the recipe to compensate?







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          I've never tried this in baking before, so I did some poking around. Here are a couple of the more helpful articles:



          SUBSTITUTING HONEY FOR SUGAR



          Ask the Experts...About Baking with Honey



          These and others seem to agree on a couple major points:



          1. For larger quantities (not applicable here) you'll want to add only about 3/4 the volume of honey in place of sugar. You'll also need to reduce the water in the recipe to compensate.

          2. Lower the baking temp by about 25 degrees; honey seems to accelerate browning.

          3. Add a very small amount of baking soda (1/4 tsp per cup of honey) to compensate for the honey's natural acidity.

          Since you have such a small amount, probably only #2 applies here, but you may want to exercise some caution if making a larger batch.






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          • I did the same poking around and saw the same things. Point 1 is interesting, because honey weighs more than the same volume of sugar. 50% more, to be exact. So, if you measure by weight, you're going to end up with same weight, but 3/4 of volume by using honey. I bake by weight anyway. I imagine the articles say to use less honey for larger amounts just for convenience, honey is a pain to measure volumetricly, I don't think anyone has ever used a spoon and accurately measured honey :)

            – Jolenealaska
            May 30 '14 at 19:25












          • Point 2 probably doesn't apply for this particular loaf, because I use a Pullman/Pain de Mie pan anyway, but it's good to know for other applications.

            – Jolenealaska
            May 30 '14 at 19:29











          • I agree that point 3 is probably totally unnecessary for such a small amount. I use honey in other bread recipes and they never call for soda. Again, it's good to know for other applications.

            – Jolenealaska
            May 30 '14 at 19:31











          • @Jolenealaska For volumetric measurement no matter the stickiness, google "Metric Wonder Cup". Absolutely amazing, works with anything you throw at (in?) it.

            – logophobe
            May 30 '14 at 20:13











          • Yeah, I've got one. I hardly ever use it though, I usually prefer using the scale. Since I don't have all weights memorized, the plunger style measuring devices work well too. I think I last used mine for peanut butter.

            – Jolenealaska
            May 30 '14 at 20:28


















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          If it's real honey, not adulterated with corn syrup or anything, then you can probably substitute it 1:1 for sugar- I usually do so with my go-to white bread recipe. It does change the flavor somewhat, but it's an improvement in my taste.






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            I bake breads that are usually a 50/50 mix of unbleached bread flour and spelt, rye, oat or kamut whole grain flours. I may have to adjust the whole grain flour amounts (especially kamut) and add gluten, but I always use honey in place of sugar on a 1:1 basis. I never reduce the temperature. The same 1:1 substitution applies on the occasions that I do make white bread. I have never noticed a change in rise or color. Bread-making is a weekly or bi-weekly event at our house.





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              I've never tried this in baking before, so I did some poking around. Here are a couple of the more helpful articles:



              SUBSTITUTING HONEY FOR SUGAR



              Ask the Experts...About Baking with Honey



              These and others seem to agree on a couple major points:



              1. For larger quantities (not applicable here) you'll want to add only about 3/4 the volume of honey in place of sugar. You'll also need to reduce the water in the recipe to compensate.

              2. Lower the baking temp by about 25 degrees; honey seems to accelerate browning.

              3. Add a very small amount of baking soda (1/4 tsp per cup of honey) to compensate for the honey's natural acidity.

              Since you have such a small amount, probably only #2 applies here, but you may want to exercise some caution if making a larger batch.






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              • I did the same poking around and saw the same things. Point 1 is interesting, because honey weighs more than the same volume of sugar. 50% more, to be exact. So, if you measure by weight, you're going to end up with same weight, but 3/4 of volume by using honey. I bake by weight anyway. I imagine the articles say to use less honey for larger amounts just for convenience, honey is a pain to measure volumetricly, I don't think anyone has ever used a spoon and accurately measured honey :)

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:25












              • Point 2 probably doesn't apply for this particular loaf, because I use a Pullman/Pain de Mie pan anyway, but it's good to know for other applications.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:29











              • I agree that point 3 is probably totally unnecessary for such a small amount. I use honey in other bread recipes and they never call for soda. Again, it's good to know for other applications.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:31











              • @Jolenealaska For volumetric measurement no matter the stickiness, google "Metric Wonder Cup". Absolutely amazing, works with anything you throw at (in?) it.

                – logophobe
                May 30 '14 at 20:13











              • Yeah, I've got one. I hardly ever use it though, I usually prefer using the scale. Since I don't have all weights memorized, the plunger style measuring devices work well too. I think I last used mine for peanut butter.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 20:28















              5














              I've never tried this in baking before, so I did some poking around. Here are a couple of the more helpful articles:



              SUBSTITUTING HONEY FOR SUGAR



              Ask the Experts...About Baking with Honey



              These and others seem to agree on a couple major points:



              1. For larger quantities (not applicable here) you'll want to add only about 3/4 the volume of honey in place of sugar. You'll also need to reduce the water in the recipe to compensate.

              2. Lower the baking temp by about 25 degrees; honey seems to accelerate browning.

              3. Add a very small amount of baking soda (1/4 tsp per cup of honey) to compensate for the honey's natural acidity.

              Since you have such a small amount, probably only #2 applies here, but you may want to exercise some caution if making a larger batch.






              share|improve this answer

























              • I did the same poking around and saw the same things. Point 1 is interesting, because honey weighs more than the same volume of sugar. 50% more, to be exact. So, if you measure by weight, you're going to end up with same weight, but 3/4 of volume by using honey. I bake by weight anyway. I imagine the articles say to use less honey for larger amounts just for convenience, honey is a pain to measure volumetricly, I don't think anyone has ever used a spoon and accurately measured honey :)

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:25












              • Point 2 probably doesn't apply for this particular loaf, because I use a Pullman/Pain de Mie pan anyway, but it's good to know for other applications.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:29











              • I agree that point 3 is probably totally unnecessary for such a small amount. I use honey in other bread recipes and they never call for soda. Again, it's good to know for other applications.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:31











              • @Jolenealaska For volumetric measurement no matter the stickiness, google "Metric Wonder Cup". Absolutely amazing, works with anything you throw at (in?) it.

                – logophobe
                May 30 '14 at 20:13











              • Yeah, I've got one. I hardly ever use it though, I usually prefer using the scale. Since I don't have all weights memorized, the plunger style measuring devices work well too. I think I last used mine for peanut butter.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 20:28













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              I've never tried this in baking before, so I did some poking around. Here are a couple of the more helpful articles:



              SUBSTITUTING HONEY FOR SUGAR



              Ask the Experts...About Baking with Honey



              These and others seem to agree on a couple major points:



              1. For larger quantities (not applicable here) you'll want to add only about 3/4 the volume of honey in place of sugar. You'll also need to reduce the water in the recipe to compensate.

              2. Lower the baking temp by about 25 degrees; honey seems to accelerate browning.

              3. Add a very small amount of baking soda (1/4 tsp per cup of honey) to compensate for the honey's natural acidity.

              Since you have such a small amount, probably only #2 applies here, but you may want to exercise some caution if making a larger batch.






              share|improve this answer















              I've never tried this in baking before, so I did some poking around. Here are a couple of the more helpful articles:



              SUBSTITUTING HONEY FOR SUGAR



              Ask the Experts...About Baking with Honey



              These and others seem to agree on a couple major points:



              1. For larger quantities (not applicable here) you'll want to add only about 3/4 the volume of honey in place of sugar. You'll also need to reduce the water in the recipe to compensate.

              2. Lower the baking temp by about 25 degrees; honey seems to accelerate browning.

              3. Add a very small amount of baking soda (1/4 tsp per cup of honey) to compensate for the honey's natural acidity.

              Since you have such a small amount, probably only #2 applies here, but you may want to exercise some caution if making a larger batch.







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              • I did the same poking around and saw the same things. Point 1 is interesting, because honey weighs more than the same volume of sugar. 50% more, to be exact. So, if you measure by weight, you're going to end up with same weight, but 3/4 of volume by using honey. I bake by weight anyway. I imagine the articles say to use less honey for larger amounts just for convenience, honey is a pain to measure volumetricly, I don't think anyone has ever used a spoon and accurately measured honey :)

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:25












              • Point 2 probably doesn't apply for this particular loaf, because I use a Pullman/Pain de Mie pan anyway, but it's good to know for other applications.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:29











              • I agree that point 3 is probably totally unnecessary for such a small amount. I use honey in other bread recipes and they never call for soda. Again, it's good to know for other applications.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:31











              • @Jolenealaska For volumetric measurement no matter the stickiness, google "Metric Wonder Cup". Absolutely amazing, works with anything you throw at (in?) it.

                – logophobe
                May 30 '14 at 20:13











              • Yeah, I've got one. I hardly ever use it though, I usually prefer using the scale. Since I don't have all weights memorized, the plunger style measuring devices work well too. I think I last used mine for peanut butter.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 20:28

















              • I did the same poking around and saw the same things. Point 1 is interesting, because honey weighs more than the same volume of sugar. 50% more, to be exact. So, if you measure by weight, you're going to end up with same weight, but 3/4 of volume by using honey. I bake by weight anyway. I imagine the articles say to use less honey for larger amounts just for convenience, honey is a pain to measure volumetricly, I don't think anyone has ever used a spoon and accurately measured honey :)

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:25












              • Point 2 probably doesn't apply for this particular loaf, because I use a Pullman/Pain de Mie pan anyway, but it's good to know for other applications.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:29











              • I agree that point 3 is probably totally unnecessary for such a small amount. I use honey in other bread recipes and they never call for soda. Again, it's good to know for other applications.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 19:31











              • @Jolenealaska For volumetric measurement no matter the stickiness, google "Metric Wonder Cup". Absolutely amazing, works with anything you throw at (in?) it.

                – logophobe
                May 30 '14 at 20:13











              • Yeah, I've got one. I hardly ever use it though, I usually prefer using the scale. Since I don't have all weights memorized, the plunger style measuring devices work well too. I think I last used mine for peanut butter.

                – Jolenealaska
                May 30 '14 at 20:28
















              I did the same poking around and saw the same things. Point 1 is interesting, because honey weighs more than the same volume of sugar. 50% more, to be exact. So, if you measure by weight, you're going to end up with same weight, but 3/4 of volume by using honey. I bake by weight anyway. I imagine the articles say to use less honey for larger amounts just for convenience, honey is a pain to measure volumetricly, I don't think anyone has ever used a spoon and accurately measured honey :)

              – Jolenealaska
              May 30 '14 at 19:25






              I did the same poking around and saw the same things. Point 1 is interesting, because honey weighs more than the same volume of sugar. 50% more, to be exact. So, if you measure by weight, you're going to end up with same weight, but 3/4 of volume by using honey. I bake by weight anyway. I imagine the articles say to use less honey for larger amounts just for convenience, honey is a pain to measure volumetricly, I don't think anyone has ever used a spoon and accurately measured honey :)

              – Jolenealaska
              May 30 '14 at 19:25














              Point 2 probably doesn't apply for this particular loaf, because I use a Pullman/Pain de Mie pan anyway, but it's good to know for other applications.

              – Jolenealaska
              May 30 '14 at 19:29





              Point 2 probably doesn't apply for this particular loaf, because I use a Pullman/Pain de Mie pan anyway, but it's good to know for other applications.

              – Jolenealaska
              May 30 '14 at 19:29













              I agree that point 3 is probably totally unnecessary for such a small amount. I use honey in other bread recipes and they never call for soda. Again, it's good to know for other applications.

              – Jolenealaska
              May 30 '14 at 19:31





              I agree that point 3 is probably totally unnecessary for such a small amount. I use honey in other bread recipes and they never call for soda. Again, it's good to know for other applications.

              – Jolenealaska
              May 30 '14 at 19:31













              @Jolenealaska For volumetric measurement no matter the stickiness, google "Metric Wonder Cup". Absolutely amazing, works with anything you throw at (in?) it.

              – logophobe
              May 30 '14 at 20:13





              @Jolenealaska For volumetric measurement no matter the stickiness, google "Metric Wonder Cup". Absolutely amazing, works with anything you throw at (in?) it.

              – logophobe
              May 30 '14 at 20:13













              Yeah, I've got one. I hardly ever use it though, I usually prefer using the scale. Since I don't have all weights memorized, the plunger style measuring devices work well too. I think I last used mine for peanut butter.

              – Jolenealaska
              May 30 '14 at 20:28





              Yeah, I've got one. I hardly ever use it though, I usually prefer using the scale. Since I don't have all weights memorized, the plunger style measuring devices work well too. I think I last used mine for peanut butter.

              – Jolenealaska
              May 30 '14 at 20:28













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              If it's real honey, not adulterated with corn syrup or anything, then you can probably substitute it 1:1 for sugar- I usually do so with my go-to white bread recipe. It does change the flavor somewhat, but it's an improvement in my taste.






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                If it's real honey, not adulterated with corn syrup or anything, then you can probably substitute it 1:1 for sugar- I usually do so with my go-to white bread recipe. It does change the flavor somewhat, but it's an improvement in my taste.






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                  If it's real honey, not adulterated with corn syrup or anything, then you can probably substitute it 1:1 for sugar- I usually do so with my go-to white bread recipe. It does change the flavor somewhat, but it's an improvement in my taste.






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                  If it's real honey, not adulterated with corn syrup or anything, then you can probably substitute it 1:1 for sugar- I usually do so with my go-to white bread recipe. It does change the flavor somewhat, but it's an improvement in my taste.







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                      I bake breads that are usually a 50/50 mix of unbleached bread flour and spelt, rye, oat or kamut whole grain flours. I may have to adjust the whole grain flour amounts (especially kamut) and add gluten, but I always use honey in place of sugar on a 1:1 basis. I never reduce the temperature. The same 1:1 substitution applies on the occasions that I do make white bread. I have never noticed a change in rise or color. Bread-making is a weekly or bi-weekly event at our house.





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                          I bake breads that are usually a 50/50 mix of unbleached bread flour and spelt, rye, oat or kamut whole grain flours. I may have to adjust the whole grain flour amounts (especially kamut) and add gluten, but I always use honey in place of sugar on a 1:1 basis. I never reduce the temperature. The same 1:1 substitution applies on the occasions that I do make white bread. I have never noticed a change in rise or color. Bread-making is a weekly or bi-weekly event at our house.





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                          I bake breads that are usually a 50/50 mix of unbleached bread flour and spelt, rye, oat or kamut whole grain flours. I may have to adjust the whole grain flour amounts (especially kamut) and add gluten, but I always use honey in place of sugar on a 1:1 basis. I never reduce the temperature. The same 1:1 substitution applies on the occasions that I do make white bread. I have never noticed a change in rise or color. Bread-making is a weekly or bi-weekly event at our house.






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