Old-Fashioned White Bread Made Easy in a Bread Machine

One of my all-time faves... 

If you’re looking for a reliable white bread recipe for your bread machine, this is the one I come back to again and again. It makes a 2-pound loaf with a tender crumb and just enough structure for sandwiches, toast, or buttered bread straight from the counter.

This is an old-fashioned, no-frills white bread—the kind our grandmothers relied on—made simple with a modern bread machine.

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Why This Bread Machine White Bread Works

• Soft but sturdy slices (no crumbling)

• Great for toast, sandwiches, and freezing

• Uses basic pantry staples

• Consistent results in most bread machines

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Ingredients (2-Pound / 16-Slice Loaf)

• 1½ cups warm water (80°F–90°F)

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 2 teaspoons salt

• ¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder

• 4 cups bread flour

• 1½ teaspoons bread machine yeast or instant yeast

💡 Tip: Bread flour gives better structure and rise than all-purpose flour, especially in bread machines.

(I mainly use my all-purpose flour with fabulous results too)  

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How to Make White Bread in a Bread Machine

1. Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer (usually liquids first, yeast last).

2. Select the Basic / White Bread setting.

3. Choose light or medium crust depending on your preference.

4. Press Start and let the machine do the work.

5. When baking is finished, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine.

6. Let the loaf rest in the pan for about 5 minutes, then gently turn it out onto a cooling rack.

7. Allow the bread to cool before slicing for best texture.

What I especially love about baking this bread is the convenience! Just before bed, I fill the machine, press a button and tada! I wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread!

 

Of course, can't resist that first warm slice with butter! 

I love to store in this handy container that fits the 2-pound loaf perfectly. 

I'm attaching the links to these items so you can find them directly on Amazon. I'm an affiliate and earn a small commission for items I actually use and recommend and is no extra cost to you. 

WHERE TO FIND:

-->   ELITE GOURMET BREAD MACHINE

-->   BREAD MACHINE COOKBOOK

-->   SISTEMA BREAD CONTAINER 

Feel free to comment and ask any questions about the bread machine or the recipe. I'm including links to this great bread machine cookbook too.