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🍞 White Bread for the Bread Machine 🍞

Posted by ESYTOD

This White Bread recipe is ideal for your bread machine, producing a soft, fluffy loaf with minimal effort. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying fresh out of the machine with butter!

📋 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C) 💧
  • 2 tablespoons milk 🥛
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 🍬
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 🧂
  • 3 cups bread flour 🌾
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Add Ingredients to the Bread Machine:

  1. Layer the ingredients:
  • Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the following order: warm water, milk, softened butter, sugar, and salt.
  1. Add flour and yeast:
  • Add the bread flour, then make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast.

2. Select Settings:

  1. Choose the cycle:
  • Place the pan in the bread machine. Select the “Basic” or “White Bread” setting on your bread machine.
  1. Choose crust color:
  • Select your preferred crust color (light, medium, or dark).
  1. Set loaf size:
  • Choose the “1.5-pound” loaf size option if your bread machine has this feature.

3. Start the Machine:

  1. Start the machine:
  • Press start and let the bread machine do its work! It will mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread for you.
  1. Monitor the dough:
  • During the first kneading cycle, check the dough’s consistency. If it seems too dry, add a tablespoon of water. If it’s too wet, add a tablespoon of flour.

4. Cool and Serve:

  1. Remove the bread:
  • Once the cycle is complete, and the bread is baked, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  1. Transfer and cool:
  • Remove the bread from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

🍽️ Tips:

  • Extra flavor: Add 1 tablespoon of honey or replace 1 tablespoon of sugar with brown sugar for a different flavor.
  • Storage: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze slices if you plan to keep them longer.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 5 minutes (active)
⏱️ Bread Machine Time: 3-4 hours (varies by machine)
🍽️ Servings: 1 loaf (about 12 slices)
🔥 Calories: Approximately 160-180 kcal per slice

This White Bread for the Bread Machine is simple, delicious, and perfect for everyday use. Enjoy the convenience and the delightful aroma of freshly baked bread right at home! 🍞🌾🌿