Simple Bread Machine White Bread

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Simple Bread Machine White Bread

Simple Bread Machine White Bread makes a soft, fluffy 2 lb. loaf with just a few ingredients—perfect for beginners and ready with almost no effort.

Prep Time5

Cook Time3 30

Total Time3 35

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Servings: loaf

Calories: 2629kcal

Author: Joy Kincaid

Equipment

Bread Machine

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups water warm
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use coconut, avocado, or olive oil)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
4 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast or instant yeast

Instructions

Add all ingredients to the bread machine, adding the liquid ingredients first: water, oil, salt, sugar, flour, and then yeast on top of everything. Allow the yeast to sit on top of the flour.
Place the pan inside the bread machine and follow the instructions of your bread machine for a 2 lb. basic bread cycle and your desired crust color. (I selected light). The machine will do all the work of kneading and letting the bread rise and then baking it.
Allow the bread to cool off for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Tips

Add ingredients in the exact order listed so the instant yeast stays separate from the liquid ingredients until mixing begins.
For a softer loaf, brush the top with melted butter right after baking.
Ensure water is room temperature to slightly warm—but not hot—to avoid killing the yeast.

How to Store

Store leftover bread in an airtight container or bread bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, slice the loaf and freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months.

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