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Awesome Homemade Crusty Bread Bread Machine Recipe

Achieve bakery-quality crusty bread in your bread machine with this incredible recipe! Last night's dinner was a revelation – this bread boasts a perfectly crisp crust, a light and airy interior, and an unforgettable flavor. It's the best bread I've ever made in my bread machine! Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 989.8 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 4.7 (121 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Awesome Homemade Crusty Bread Bread Machine

  • 1 1/4 cups Warm Water
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Shortening
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 3 cups Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Butter (melted, optional alternative to Shortening)
  • Coarse Sea Salt (optional topping)
  • Sesame Seeds (optional topping)
  • Dried Herbs (optional topping)
  • Milk (for brushing, optional)

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How to Make Awesome Homemade Crusty Bread Bread Machine

  1. Add all ingredients (except any optional toppings) to your bread machine in the order specified by your machine's instructions.
  2. Select the dough cycle. If your machine has a crust control, select 'dark' or 'crunchy'.
  3. Once the dough cycle is complete, gently remove the dough from the machine.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Shape the dough into a round or oval loaf. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Lightly brush the top of the loaf with water or milk and sprinkle with optional toppings (e.g., coarse sea salt, sesame seeds, herbs).
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
  8. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

69g

Fat

23g

Carbs

59g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Healthy Breads Bread Machine Easy Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Low Cholesterol Healthy 2 Yeast Low In Something Equipment Small Appliance Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less