Awesome Homemade Crusty Bread Bread Machine Recipe

Ingredients for Awesome Homemade Crusty Bread Bread Machine

• Warm Water
• Active Dry Yeast
• Shortening
• Sugar
• Salt
• Flour

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!