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bread machine bread

This homemade bread machine bread recipe yields a soft, warm loaf that delights with its fresh, inviting aroma. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoyed with butter, it's a simple way to fill your home with the scents of freshly baked bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 bread machine
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups warm water Around 110°F (43°C).
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons bread machine yeast Or 1 packet.

Instructions
 

  • Begin by adding warm water to the bread machine's baking pan. Make sure the water is warm but not hot, around 110°F (43°C).
  • Add the sugar, salt, and softened butter to the warm water.
  • Carefully measure the all-purpose flour and add it to the water mixture in the bread machine. Spread the flour evenly across the top.
  • Use your finger to create a small well in the center of the flour (but do not reach the water) and pour the bread machine yeast into this well.
  • Select the basic bread setting on your bread machine and set the crust color to your preference. Then press start.
  • Once the baking cycle is complete (approximately 3 hours), carefully remove the pan from the machine using oven mitts.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs, cheese, or seeds to the dough before baking.
Store leftover bread tightly wrapped or in an airtight container to maintain freshness, or freeze for longer storage.
Ensure that you measure the ingredients accurately for the best results.