Bread Machine Bread
Freshly baked bread from a bread machine fills your home with an inviting aroma and delivers a perfect balance of a crusty exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. This easy recipe requires minimal effort, making it ideal for busy lifestyles. Enjoy warm slices slathered in butter or transform them into delicious sandwiches. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create homemade bread that rivals your favorite bakery’s offerings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients accurately.
- Pour warm water into the bread machine pan; add sugar and salt.
- Add flour on top, creating a well in the center for the yeast.
- Sprinkle yeast into the well to keep it separated from the salt until mixing begins.
- Close the lid, select the basic white bread setting, and press start.
- Monitor dough consistency; adjust with small amounts of water or flour if needed.
- Once baked, allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg