Description
Master the art of homemade bread with this ultimate bread machine guide. Learn essential techniques, easy recipes, and troubleshooting tips to bake perfect loaves every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water (around 105-115°F)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- Measure and prepare all ingredients.
- Add ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine’s manual (usually liquids first, then dry ingredients). Make a well in the flour and add yeast last.
- Place the bread pan into the machine, close the lid, and select the appropriate settings for basic white bread. Choose your desired crust color and loaf size.
- Press start and let the machine do its work.
- Once the cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for the best results. Check the expiration date.
- Accurate measurements are crucial in baking. Use measuring cups and spoons.
- Lukewarm water activates the yeast properly. Too hot or too cold water can hinder the process.
- Resist the urge to open the lid during the baking process, as this can affect the temperature and rise of the bread.
- If you live in a high-altitude area, you may need to adjust the liquid content slightly. Start with less liquid and add more if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Bread
- Method: Bread Machine
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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