Hi David, I suspect the issue with this recipe has to do with the amount of sugar, molasses and honey included, which is likely to slow down the yeast considerably. Sugar draws moisture away from the yeast, which can make fermentation more challenging in a dough that contains more than 10% sugar (as compared to the weight of the flour). This recipe has a whopping 43% sugar, honey and molasses. For this type of recipe, you may find the SAF Gold Instant Yeast will perform much better, since it's designed for sweet doughs. 

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