Soft Bread Machine White Bread Recipe

bread machine white bread on a cooling rack

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Soft Bread Machine White Bread Recipe

This bread machine white bread recipe creates an extremely soft, fluffy bread with a chewy texture. It's the fluffiest white bread recipe you'll find! Use it for sandwiches, toast, and dipping into soups and sauces.

Prep Time5

Cook Time3 25

Total Time3 30

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: bread machine recipes, homemade bread recipes, yeast breads

Servings: slices

Calories: 243kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

bread machine
bread knife
bread storage bags
wire cooling rack

Ingredients

1 ½ cup warm water (approximately 110°F)
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter, room temperature and sliced into ¼ inch pieces
1½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon white sugar
4 cups bread flour
2 ¼ tsp yeast instant, active dry, or bread machine

Instructions

Add the ingredients in the order listed to the bread maker pan. The ingredients are listed in the order that Cuisinart machines require them to go. Check your brand's manual for the correct order to add ingredients. If it differs, add them in the order that your manual states.
Select the basic/white bread setting. Choose the 2 lb loaf size and your preferred crust color. *see notes for making a smaller loaf
Optional: At the end of the last kneading cycle, remove the kneading paddle. If you miss this step, remove the paddle using oven mitts after the bread cools.
When baking is complete, remove from the bread pan immediately. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15-30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Active dry, instant yeast and bread machine yeast can all be used interchangeably in a bread maker. Bread machines are designed to use either of these without having to proof them first. Do not proof yeast prior to adding it to the bread pan for this recipe.

For a smaller loaf, use these ingredient amounts:

1.5 lb loaf

1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoon white sugar
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoon yeast

1 lb loaf

¾ cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
¾ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 cups bread flour
1 ½ teaspoon yeast

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