Delicious White Bread

Let your bread machine do all the work for this foolproof white bread.

Simple pantry staples (flour, yeast, butter, water) transform into bakery-quality loaves while you go about your day.

The machine handles kneading, rising, and baking, delivering golden-crusted bread with pillowy interior every single time.

Kitchen Tips

• Ingredient order matters: Most bread machines want liquids first, then dry ingredients, with yeast added last on top. Check your manual for specific loading instructions.
• Water temperature: Hot water (around 120°F) activates the yeast quickly. Too hot kills it, too cool slows rising.
• Measure flour accurately: Spoon flour into measuring cups and level off. Scooping directly from the bag packs in too much flour, making dense bread.
• Cycle selection: Use the basic or white bread cycle. Avoid rapid cycles which skip the second rise and create tighter crumb.

Variations

• Replace 1 cup white flour with whole wheat for nutty flavor and added fiber
• Add 2 tablespoons dried herbs (rosemary, oregano) for savory herb bread
• Stir in ¼ cup seeds (sesame, sunflower) for crunchy texture