I wanted to make something a little different from the two loaves I make all the time (crusty semolina and pain au levain with mixed sour dough starters) so I went looking in my cookbooks.  This recipe fits the bill in that it includes butter and honey.  It is amazing what a difference these small additions make – the crust and crumb are both soft.  The end result is much like a sandwich loaf.  This loaf also has sesame seeds mixed into the dough and sprinkled on top. Continue reading →