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Bread Maker Basic White Bread
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110F)
Instructions
Add warm water to the bread maker pan
Place butter in corners of the bread pan
Add flour to the pan, covering the liquid
Make a small well in the center of the flour
Add sugar and salt around the edges of the flour
Add yeast to the well in the flour
Place pan in bread maker and close lid
Select Basic White Bread setting, medium crust, and 2-pound loaf size
Press Start
When cycle completes, remove pan using oven mitts
Turn bread out onto cooling rack
Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Check yeast freshness, water temperature, and ensure ingredients were measured correctly.
Yes, but bread flour provides better structure and rise due to higher protein content.
This could be from too much flour or inactive yeast. Measure carefully and ensure yeast is fresh.
Yes, but add-ins should be room temperature and not exceed 1/2 cup total.
Select desired crust color on bread maker and avoid opening lid during baking.
Too much liquid or opening lid during baking can cause collapse. Follow measurements exactly.
Yes, replace butter with oil or dairy-free margarine.
3 days at room temperature, up to 3 months in freezer.
Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent gummy texture.
Yes, use same amount but no need to proof instant yeast.