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erg720's picture
erg720

sweetness

Hi everybody.

If i don't want to use honey in my bread. Is there any formula i can use to get to the same sweetness?

Ron

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flournwater

Honey can be replaced in just about any recipe by using a 50/50 mix (by volume) of granulated sugar and water to prepare a simple syrup.  But to obtain a level of sweetness anywhere near that of honey you'll need to use about 1 1/2 times (or more) as much simple syrup than the amount of honey specified in your formula.  You can play with the simple sugar mix and melt granulated sugar at a ratio approaching 75/25 but then you're venturing into the area of making candy and you'd have to monitor that mixture very closely.  Have you tried corn syrup?

If you use a substitute for honey, be sure to adjust your hydration level for the formula you're working with.

That said, nothing comes close to honey as a sweetener in recipes because honey carries other flavors with it that are not present in simple sugars.

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erg720

I know all about syrup, sugar and so on. so don't worry about.

even though your answer was good, like i suspect,  there is no magic answer to replace honey. and about corn syrup he's bit bitter then the honey, so it's out of the question. thanks again.

Ron

  

 

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montanagrandma

I have seen this at many stores. Have not used it myself but have friends that love it for sweetening.

erg720's picture
erg720

yes but.. i want only sugar. thanks

Ron

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arlo

Since I am vegan I use agave syrup, particularly the Raw agave. It works great as a substitute to honey and is used widely by many vegans as a honey substitute. It tends to be a bit sweeter and thus you should use a bit less, but I myself always use the called for amount in the recipe, especially when baking.

You can find agave nectar/syrup in well stocked larger super markets or at your local Co-Op!

 

Enjoy!

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erg720

Thanks for your attention.

 

Ron

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PaddyL

I've used maple syrup instead of honey in my buttermilk sourdough and have tasted no difference.

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erg720

Thats good one. Maple syrup is good option.

it might need some correction with the quantities.

thanks.

 

Ron