Bread Machine Bread
A straightforward and delightful recipe for making homemade bread using a bread machine, resulting in a golden crust and soft interior, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Bread Ingredients
- 1 cup water (very hot) Hot water helps activate the yeast.
- 1 piece egg Ensure it is well incorporated with water.
- 4 tablespoons butter (cold, not softened) Melts during dough cycle adding flavor.
- 1/4 cup sugar Helps with browning the crust.
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt Enhances the flavor.
- 3 cups flour Use all-purpose or bread flour.
- 1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast Keep away from the liquid until dough cycle starts.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour the very hot water into the bread machine’s pan.
- Add the egg and cold butter into the pan, ensuring they are well incorporated.
- Sprinkle the sugar and salt into the mixture.
- Measure the flour and gently add it over the wet mixture.
- Create a small well in the flour and add the yeast into the well.
- Close the lid and set your bread machine to the 'dough' cycle.
Baking
- After 90 minutes, remove the dough from the machine and pour it into a greased bread pan.
- Shape the loaf as desired.
- Place the bread pan into a cold oven and set the temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Set a timer for 30 minutes to bake the bread.
- Once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool on a rack.
- Brush the top with melted butter for added flavor.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients. Customize with herbs, cheese, or nuts to enhance flavors.