Combine yeast, 1 tsp honey and 1/2 cup of water. Let sit for 5 minutes or until fully proofed.
2
Combine the yeast mixture, remaining 3 cups water, 1 cup buttermilk, and all the remaining ingredients in mixer. Only add as much flour as needed for dough to clear the sides of the bowl.
3
Knead for 10 minutes until the gluten is fully developed.
4
Remove to a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Let situntil doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
5
Punch down and divide into 2 loaves. Roll out with a rolling pin into a rectangle and roll up tightly.
6
Place in greased bread pans and rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
7
Bake 30-45 minutes at 350. Bread is done when it is fully browned on all sides. Remove from oven, rest in pans for 10 minutes before removing from pans.