
Preheat oven to 400. In a large mixing bowl add 2 C of warm water. I don't do anything fancy, I just turn my faucet on til it reaches a very warm temperature and use that. Not hot, just very warm. Add the honey and yeast to the warm water and stir well.
Wait about 5-10 minutes for the yeast to begin to foam and bubble up. This shows that the yeast is alive and active, ready for bread making and a good rise.
Next, add the flour and salt. When measuring the flour, spoon the flour into your measuring cup as opposed to using the measuring cup to scoop the flour from the container. Stir the bread dough just until well combined. Don't over stir. Your dough should be sticky and slightly thicker than muffin batter.
Pour the bread dough into a large greased bread pan, and spread the top evenly, so that the rise is even.
Cover the bread with a kitchen towel and place in a warm area of your kitchen away from any drafts. Let rise for about 40 minutes. Depending on the weather, it may rise in just 15-20 minutes if your house is warm. Once it rises to the top of the pans edge, it's ready.
Bake in oven for 35-45 minutes or until top crust has a deep golden brown color to it. If you flick the top of the crust with your finger it will also make a "hollow" sound when done.
Remove the bread from the pan and allow to cool. Using a serrated knife, slice your bread and enjoy!
If your dough doesn’t look like a thick muffin batter add a T of water at a time until you achieve the right consistency. depending on how well I measured the flour, I need to add about 1/4 C water. This is similar to making frosting in that if its a little runny, add a touch more flour. Alternatively if its too dry, add a touch more water. Just think thick muffin batter as pictured in my loaf pan.