Honey
Powder is one of the foods that I get asked about a lot, so when Shelf Reliance
recently came out with Honey Crystals I decided to try them.
Info
on Honey Crystals: THRIVE Honey Crystals
are made with pure honey AND natural cane sugar refined. Adding water and heat
will allow the honey crystals to reconstitute into a product consistent with
the color, flavor, and texture of real honey.
- Product of the USA
- Not genetically modified (non-GMO)
- All natural
- More calcium, iron, and potassium than pure honey
What
I like Honey Powder/Crystals:
- No Sticky Mess! My goodness I hate the sticky mess that fresh honey can make. When I’m making bread and I use honey Powder/Crystals I Love, Love, Love how I can just measure and dump with no mess.
- Honey Crystals/Powder does not solidify. As fresh honey ages it can develop crystals which make it impossible to pour. You can slowly heat the honey either in a pan of warm water or by leaving it in a sunny window and the crystals will dissolve leaving you with smooth flowing honey. But I don’t like doing this. It is a hassle and I warp the plastic container that I store my honey in. Which I hate.
- Honey Crystals/Powder comes in a convenient container. You can choose a pantry can or a number 10 can. These sizes are both very standard and fit in cupboards or on your food storage shelves. Fresh honey when purchased in bulk often comes in very large and hard to maneuver containers.
- Honey Crystals can be used in ways that fresh Honey never could be.
- You can make your own mixes including the honey. The bread recipe below would easily be made into a mix. Just measure all the dry ingredients into a ziplock bag.
- You can sprinkle it on toast for a mess free sweet treat.
How do I use Honey Crystals/Powder?
My favorite way is in bread. It is fall and that always makes me want to
make bread in the bread maker. –Steve this
recipe is for you. Thanks for
asking.
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If you need:
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Add this much Honey Crystals
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Add this much water
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¼ cup Honey
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6 Tablespoons Honey Crystals
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2 Tablespoons water
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1/3 cup Honey
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½ cup Honey Crystals
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2 ½ Tablespoons water
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½ cup Honey
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¾ cup Honey Crystals
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¼ cup water
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1 cup Honey
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1 ½ cup Honey Crystals
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½ cup water
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Make 1.5 pound loaf
1
¼ cups water
1
½ teaspoons salt
3
cups whole wheat flour
1/3
cup honey crystals (if using fresh honey
use 1/3 cup honey and be sure to subtract 1/8 cup water)
1
tablespoon dry milk powder
1
½ tablespoons shortening
1
½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1
Tablespoon Dough Enhancer
Mix the salt with the water. Place ingredients in bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Whole Wheat setting, and choose the light crust option. Press Start.
