12 bread machine recipes

Hearty multigrain bread machine loaf packed with whole wheat, rye flour, wheat germ, bran, and sunflower seeds. Dump it all in, press start, and let the machine bake a dense, nutty, fiber-rich loaf.

This is a vey heavy loaf packed with whole-grain goodness.

Bread machine pear and hazelnut bread blends ripe pear, toasted hazelnuts, rye flour, and a whisper of fennel seed. A subtle, slightly sweet loaf that makes outstanding French toast.

A simple bread machine recipe that makes a decadent pumpkin bread that can be served plain, or toasted.

Bread machine potato bread using instant potato flakes for a soft, fluffy crumb. Simple ingredients, light crust, and minimal hands-on effort for a 1.5 pound loaf.

A great bread machine recipe that makes a very crusty bread that tastes great plain, or toasted.

Soft, rich bread machine loaf made with a full cup of cream cheese for an incredibly tender crumb. Toss in chocolate chips or raisins at the beep for extras.

Sugar-free fruit nut muffins sweetened only with dates, raisins, and prunes boiled into a thick fruit base. Diabetic-friendly mini muffins with no added sugar.

Mom's Portuguese sweet bread (massa sovada) for the bread machine, with eggs, milk, and butter for a tender, slightly sweet loaf. Three loaf sizes given. Adjust sugar for sweeter or more savory. The classic Easter and holiday bread.

Bread machine multigrain loaf with whole wheat flour, multigrain cereal, buttermilk, and molasses. Includes both 1-pound and 1½-pound sizes with machine-specific adjustments.

French honey bread made in a bread machine with honey, olive oil, bread flour, and yeast. Doubles as an excellent homemade pizza dough. Just seven ingredients.

Whole wheat oatmeal bread machine loaf sweetened with honey, apple juice, and orange juice concentrate. A hearty, no-knead bread with added vital wheat gluten for rise.