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Plain White Bread Recipe

This recipe delivers the perfect loaf of classic white bread, effortlessly made in your bread machine! Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to gloriously soft bread, ideal for toast, sandwiches, or simply enjoying on its own. Even the pickiest bread lovers will adore this simple recipe – a true family favorite! This recipe is incredibly versatile: use all water or a half-and-half milk/water mix. Best baked on the rapid cycle for optimal results.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 67 mins
Calories 122.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Plain White Bread

  • ½ cup milk (optional; use more water if omitting)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast

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How to Make Plain White Bread

  1. Add 1 cup warm water (105-115°F) to your bread machine pan.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar
  3. Add 1 teaspoon salt
  4. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  5. Add 1 ¼ cups bread flour
  6. Add 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  7. Add ½ cup milk (optional; use more water if omitting)
  8. Select the rapid cycle setting and press start.
  9. Once the baking cycle is complete, 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

6 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

3g

Carbs

6g

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Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation North American For Large Groups Healthy Breads American Bread Machine Easy Dietary Low Cholesterol Midwestern Healthy 2 Yeast Low In Something Equipment Small Appliance Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less