Classic White Bread For The Bread Machine Recipe

Bake the BEST homemade white bread in your bread machine! This recipe is far superior to store-bought loaves and incredibly easy. The warm, buttery aroma alone is worth it – serve it fresh from the machine while the butter melts!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 216.3 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Classic White Bread For The Bread Machine

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 4 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry milk (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons oil

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How to Make Classic White Bread For The Bread Machine

  1. Add the water to your bread machine pan.
  2. Add the oil, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the flour and yeast.
  4. Select the dough setting and start the cycle.
  5. After the dough cycle is complete, select the bake setting and let the bread bake.
  6. Once the bake cycle is finished, remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

10g

Carbs

13g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Healthy Breads Bread Machine Easy Kid Friendly Grains Dietary Comfort Food Yeast Pasta Rice And Grains Taste Mood Equipment Small Appliance Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Classic White Bread For The Bread Machine?

Classic White Bread For The Bread Machine takes about 205 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 200 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Classic White Bread For The Bread Machine?

Classic White Bread For The Bread Machine has approximately 216.3 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Classic White Bread For The Bread Machine?

The key ingredients for Classic White Bread For The Bread Machine are Water, White Bread Flour, Dry Milk, Sugar, Salt, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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