Bread Machine White Bread

Effortlessly bake bakery-quality bread at home with this foolproof Bread Machine White Bread recipe! Designed with convenience in mind, this recipe combines pantry staples like bread flour, warm water, and active dry yeast to create a soft, fluffy loaf with just the right hint of sweetness from granulated sugar. Simply load the ingredients into your bread machine, select the "Basic" or "White Bread" setting, and let the machine handle the kneading, rising, and baking – no hands-on effort required! Perfect for beginner bakers or anyone craving a homemade loaf without the hassle, this recipe yields a versatile white bread that’s perfect for sandwiches, morning toast, or a cozy accompaniment to soups and stews. With a prep time of just 5 minutes, it's your ticket to fresh, homemade bread with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:185 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 0.25 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 3.25 cups bread flour
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Ensure your bread machine pan and blade are clean and dry before starting.

Step 2

Add the ingredients in the following order to the bread machine pan: warm water, milk, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, salt, bread flour, and active dry yeast.

Step 3

Double-check the instructions for your specific bread machine to ensure the order of adding liquids, dry ingredients, and yeast is correct.

Step 4

Place the pan in the bread machine and secure it. Close the lid.

Step 5

Select the 'Basic' or 'White Bread' setting on your bread machine. Choose the crust color (light, medium, or dark—medium is recommended).

Step 6

Start the machine and let it knead, rise, and bake the bread automatically. This process typically takes about 3 hours, depending on your machine.

Step 7

Once the bread machine cycle is complete, carefully remove the pan from the machine using oven mitts.

Step 8

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Step 9

Slice and serve the bread once it’s completely cool. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	776.3 grams (776.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1831

Total Fat 31.70g	41%
Saturated Fat 16.00g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 3580mg	156%
Total Carbohydrate 339.40g	123%
Dietary Fiber 12.40g	44%
Total Sugars 29.20g
Protein 53.70g	107%

Vitamin D 27IU	134%
Calcium 145mg	11%
Iron 18mg	101%
Potassium 650mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.4%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 73.1%