Hometown Provisions Baker's Special Honey 5 lb.

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$17.99/Each$3.60/Pound

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Product Overview

  • 5 lb. baker's honey from sweet honey comb
  • Perfect for baking whole wheat bread or sweetening BBQ sauces
  • Stronger taste than lighter, tableside honey with a rich amber color
  • Easy-grip plastic container
  • Ideal alternative to standard sugar

UPC Code:400011939632

Gathered from the nectar of multiple flowers and blossoms, this Hometown Provisions baker's special honey is perfect for your bakery or restaurant!

Whether your establishment specializes in farm-to-table fare or home-style baked goods, Hometown Provisions brings bold flavors and nutrients from the honeybees to the table. This pure honey is collected from sweet honeycomb and is free from unwanted additives. It is a naturally gluten-free sweetener with a dark amber color and rich flavor. Save money when you buy in bulk, and use this 5 lb. container for all of your most popular recipes!

  • Gluten-Free

    Gluten-Free

    This item is gluten-free per the manufacturer.

  • OK Kosher

    OK Kosher

    This product is certified Kosher by OK Kosher.

Versatile Ingredient

The hearty flavor and smooth, velvety texture of this honey is perfect for baking, sweetening sauces, and marinades. Baker's honey is warmed longer than other varieties to improve enzyme activity when proofing yeast-raised baked goods and has a more robust taste than standard tableside honey. Stir it into batters and knead it into dough for delectable cakes and lightly sweetened breads. This Hometown Provisions baker's special honey is an ideal alternative to standard sugar, as it enhances rather than overpowers the finished product.

Convenient Container

Packed in an easy-to-grip plastic container, this baker's special honey is a convenient and naturally sweet way to enrich your favorite recipes. For a great value and great honey taste, stock up on this Hometown Provisions baker's special honey!

Reliable Brand

Hometown Provisions is a trusted partner for foodservice operators, offering a wide selection of value-driven staples designed to meet the demands of modern kitchens. Their products are carefully selected for quality and consistency to help streamline operations and improve margins for independent restaurants, bakeries, caterers, and concession stands. With a mission to combine efficiency, quality, and value, Hometown Provisions ensures you have the right products at the right time to keep your business running smoothly and your customers coming back for more. Choose Hometown Provisions for reliable, consistent solutions that help your business thrive.


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Frequently Asked Questions From Customers

Is crystallization normal in honey?
Yes, crystallization can occur with all honey. How quickly honey crystallizes depends on the type of honey and the storage temperature. It is recommended to store honey at room temperature or warmer to prevent crystallization.

If your honey crystallizes, it can be reversed by simply placing the honey into a heat-safe container, submerging in a warm pot of water, setting the stove to medium-low heat, and stirring until the crystals return to liquid.
No, it is not raw. This honey is homogenized, or mixed in heat, and pasteurized to 180-200 degrees Fahrenheit, while raw honey has not been heated or filtered after it has been extracted from the hive.

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5 lb.

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75 Customer Reviews

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Customers say this honey is affordable, comes in large quantities, and works well for baking, cooking, and making mead. Many mention a darker color and stronger flavor than typical table honey. Some prefer it for recipes over direct use. Opinions on taste and consistency vary. Most agree it is a good value for bulk use.

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Review by

Agop Y.

Posted on 02/06/2025

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

Very reliable. The orders are shipped promptly and arrive within couple of days undamaged. I wish they had a storage place in the south USA. The shipping cost is prohibitive for small orders.

Review by

Ana M. from Idaho Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on 01/09/2021

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

DO NOT BUY this special honey!!! Upon reading the reviews on Baker's Special Honey I went ahead and ordered it. As soon as I opened the bucket it smelled like molasses,, not even a hint of honey at all. It has a very strong flavor and smell of molasses. I gave it the benefit of the doubt and tried it on a few of my recipes, It definitely change the flavor, consistency and of course the color of my recipes. I DO NOT recommend this as honey but rather as a molasses.

Review by

Rob O. from Rob

Posted on 03/14/2018

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

This honey has been overheated and has a burnt flavor to it. I prefer dark flavorful honey, but this is flat and tastes more like molasses than honey. I'm not even sure it is worth it to try and make mead with it. I should have known the price was too good to be true. Spend the extra honey and get better quality honey.

Review by

Tammy G. from The Turfroom

Posted on 02/17/2018

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

This product is very inconsistent and is not good for baking, although it did work for a couple of weeks when we ordered again and tried to use it basically flatened out every recipe we have for bread and rolls. Webstaurant we awesome in refunding for product and we have since moved on to another bulk honey they offer and have had no problems at all.

Review by

Tristan J. from New Morning Bakery

Posted on 01/24/2018

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

WARNING! DO NOT BUY FOR BAKING! We tried this honey on several of our baked good recipes that we have been making for over 35 years, and every single dough that this honey touched it RUINED. We’re not just talking slightly less rise, it literally makes dough look likes it melting. Not sure what’s in the “formulation” of Baker’s Special Honey, but I would not recommend using it for anything baked. We bought 6 buckets of this and ended up wasting hundreds of dollars in dough and labor just giving it a shot. See photos for evidence of what this honey does to dough.

Review by

Church S. from KMM

Posted on 06/15/2016

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Each
Package Size:
5 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

I bought this honey to use in baked goods, I tried it in my tea one day and it had a funky flavor, but it has been fine in baked goods.

Review by

Richard M.

Posted on 07/14/2026

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

We have been ordering buckets of honey from WebstaurantStore for a couple of years now. We order a bucket last week that was stolen during the shipping. WebstaurantStore got me a new bucket sent out ASAP. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs bulk food goods. I would love to see them switch carriers.

Review by

Vincent C.

Posted on 06/20/2026

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
6/Case
Type:
Baker's Special

Review by

Simitrio C.

Posted on 04/21/2024

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

Review by

Viet P.

Posted on 03/21/2024

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

We have used this honey in BAKING and SAUCES and it has been wonderful! No issues with our baking or needed alterations in recipes. The price beats costco!

Review by

Scott S.

Posted on 01/25/2024

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Each
Package Size:
5 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

High quality product at a great price.

Review by

Frank B.

Posted on 08/16/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

Love having the honey, in a large container, this makes it easy when I need it. It’s a little hard to pour it. It’s very heavy. I still like it better than the smaller containers.

Review by

Anand S. from Mozart's

Posted on 03/31/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
5 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

5 lb. Baker's Special Honey is an outstanding choice for commercial kitchens, offering a versatile and high-quality sweetener for a range of culinary applications. This premium honey boasts a smooth, delightful flavor that complements and enhances baked goods, sauces, and dressings without overpowering them. Its consistent texture and easy-to-use packaging make it a practical and efficient option for busy kitchens, streamlining the process of incorporating honey into recipes. The 5 lb. container provides excellent value, ensuring that professional kitchens have an ample supply of this natural sweetener on hand. I wholeheartedly recommend Baker's Special Honey to any commercial kitchen seeking a top-quality, all-purpose honey that will elevate their culinary creations to new heights.

Review by

Shaylene from SUNSHINE AND CINNAMON CAFE

Posted on 01/02/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
5 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

Our customers are always asking what kind of honey I use cause they love it. They have it on biscuits and with tea. I also use it to make honey butter.

Review by

Philipp B.

Posted on 07/25/2021

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

Odd smelling, not a good honey smell or flavor. It may be okay as a sugar substitute but other than that, not impressed. I will give it a try in a small batch of mead.

Review by

Karl T.

Posted on 01/14/2021

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

This was purchased for my partners baking needs. When I had let them complete most of the container undecided to experiment. I converted the food grade container with a new lid into a fermenter and used what honey was left to make Mead. It will ferment and produces a dark rich complex mead.

Review by

Lori M. from Garrity Gardens

Posted on 06/13/2020

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

Bakers honey has a darker color and slightly sweeter taste when compared to wildflower honey.. will be using for meads and perhaps making ginger candies..

Review by

Dennis L.

Posted on 06/03/2020

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Each
Package Size:
5 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

i don't know what you sold me but it's garbage it smells and taste afull i want my refund right now it's junk to sell this

Review by

Christopher B.

Posted on 05/16/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quantity:
Each
Package Size:
5 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

Great honey. I prefer this to standard floral varietals. It has a richer flavor and darker color than traditional. Having it be slightly cheaper than the rest. Wow.

Review by

Charissa C. from IBLP

Posted on 03/11/2020

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
60 lb.
Type:
Baker's Special

We make a lot of granola at the International ALERT Academy where I work, and that means a lot of honey! I appreciated finding this honey at such a good price. It's not ideal for serving by itself, as in with biscuits or such, although it works ok. But for baking it's great, thus the name.:)