🍯 Easy Made Honeycomb Bread – Soft, Sweet, and Absolutely Irresistible

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🥖 Fluffy | 🍯 Sweet | 🌸 Beautifully Unique

If you’ve never tried honeycomb bread (also known as Khaliat Nahal), you’re in for a treat. This Middle Eastern delight gets its name from the way the rolls bake together in a hive-like pattern, brushed with honey syrup until golden and glistening. Each bite is soft, slightly sweet, and filled with richness—perfect for tea time, family gatherings, or when you want to impress with something stunning yet approachable.

Why You’ll Love Honeycomb Bread

• Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour rise)
• Bake Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Serves: 12–15 pieces
• Budget-Friendly: Simple pantry ingredients
• Perfect For: Parties, Ramadan, Eid, or cozy Sunday baking

Ingredients – What You’ll Need

For the Dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
• 3 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 egg

Optional Filling:

• Cream cheese cubes or Nutella (for stuffed rolls)

For the Glaze:

• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp warm milk

How to Make Honeycomb Bread – Step by Step

Step 1: Make the Dough

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk, oil, and egg. Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Shape the Hive

Punch down dough and divide into 12–15 equal pieces. Flatten each, fill with cream cheese or Nutella if desired, then roll into smooth balls. Arrange in a greased round or square pan, placing them close together so they form a honeycomb pattern.

Step 3: Second Rise

Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.

Step 4: Bake

Brush tops lightly with milk or egg wash. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 5: Glaze with Honey

While warm, brush with honey mixed with warm milk. Let soak in slightly for a shiny, sweet finish.

Variations – Fun Ways to Try It

• Cheesy Savory Honeycomb: Skip the honey glaze, stuff with mozzarella, and brush with garlic butter.
• Nutella Dream: Fill each piece with Nutella before baking.
• Plain & Simple: Bake as is and serve with butter and jam.
• Sesame Finish: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking for a nutty crunch.

What Everyone’s Saying About Honeycomb Bread

“Made this for Eid and it was gone in minutes—so soft and sweet!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Amina K.

“Beautiful and delicious. The cream cheese filling is a must!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Farah S.

“Looks fancy but is really easy to make. Perfect with tea.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Layla R.

Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat Nahal)

Honeycomb Bread is a Middle Eastern–inspired bread made of soft, fluffy rolls filled with cream cheese (or Nutella, jam, or chocolate), baked together in a beehive-like pattern, and brushed with honey syrup. Perfect for sharing at gatherings, brunch, or tea time!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

1 hour 30 minutes 25 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 24 rolls

Course: Bread, Dessert, Tea-time

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Dough:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ tsp 1 packet instant yeast
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk 110°F
• ¼ cup warm water
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg

For the Filling:

• 6 oz cream cheese cut into 24 cubes
• alternatives: Nutella, date paste, jam, or chocolate chips

For the Topping:

• 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk for egg wash
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds or black seeds optional
• ¼ cup honey for glaze, warmed

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• 10–12 inch round baking pan
• Pastry brush

Method

 

Make the dough

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk, water, oil, and egg. Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First rise

1. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Shape the rolls

1. Punch down the dough and divide into 24 equal pieces. Flatten each piece, place a cube of cream cheese inside, and pinch edges to seal. Roll into a ball.

Arrange the honeycomb

1. Place filled dough balls in a greased round baking pan (10–12 inch). Arrange in concentric circles, leaving just a little space between them to rise into the honeycomb shape.

Second rise

1. Cover and let rise another 30–40 minutes until puffy.

Bake

1. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or black seeds if desired. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

Glaze with honey

1. While still warm, brush the tops generously with warmed honey for a glossy, sweet finish.

Notes

For extra richness, brush with melted butter + honey after baking.

Try different fillings: Nutella, peanut butter, dates, or fruit preserves.

Best enjoyed warm the day of baking but can be reheated.

FAQ – Honeycomb Bread

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