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Bread Machine Bread

This bread machine bread recipe is the foolproof method for getting perfect white bread every time! Just dump in all the ingredients and let the bread maker do all the work!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Servings: 12
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water (very hot)
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons butter (cold- not softened)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast

Instructions

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  1. Place hot water, egg, butter, sugar, and salt in bread machine.
  2. Add 3 cups flour. Make a small well in the flour and add yeast.
  3. Set bread machine to "dough" for 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) and start.
  4. When dough is finished. Pour directly into a greased bread pan. If needed, gently turn the bread or tuck in the edges so the top is smooth (it's ok if it is sticky).
  5. Place bread in COLD oven and set oven to 350 degrees. Set timer for 30 minutes.
  6. When finished baking, remove from oven and carefully remove bread from the pan.
  7. Place on a baking rack to cool and brush the top with butter. Place a towel over the bread or place in a plastic Ziplock bag to keep from drying out.
  8. Serve immediately or place in a plastic Ziplock bag to keep from drying out.
If Making Rolls:
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  1. Remove dough from bread machine and place on a floured surface.
  2. Knead in a little flour if dough is too sticky to handle.
  3. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Fold and pinch into dough balls and place in a greased 9x13 glass baking dish.
  4. Place in a COLD oven and set to 350 degrees. Set timer for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove rolls from oven and brush with butter.

Notes

  • When you have a good loaf of bread, you have infinite bread possibilities. This bread machine recipe is perfect for...
  • This bread machine white bread is more than a recipe, it's a new (easier) way of life. 
  • using as a crust to spread with jams, from raspberry to fig to cherry, and drizzled with honey
  • toasting and  slathering with garlic and cheese, and pairing with soups, salads, and vegetables
  • your favorite new sandwich
  • French toast, a morning staple
  • and finally, the classic bread and butter, not to be overlooked. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 283mg (12%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 136IU (3%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 283mg 12%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 136IU 3%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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