Best Bread Machine Bread
There's something magical about walking into a kitchen filled with the smell of fresh-baked bread—especially when you barely did any work. This bread machine recipe removes the guesswork from homemade bread, creating a soft, golden loaf with a tender crumb every time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 (.25 ounce) package bread machine yeast
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out before starting.2. Pour the warm water into the bread machine pan, then add the sugar and yeast. Do not stir.3. Let sit undisturbed for 10 minutes, until foamy on top.4. Add the oil, flour, and salt. Select the Basic or White Bread setting and press Start.5. Once the cycle finishes, remove the loaf and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.6. Slice, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
- Servings/cost/calories are reasonable estimates for a standard 1.5 lb loaf — swap in your own numbers if you have exact figures.
- Cook Time of 3 hours assumes a typical full bread machine cycle; adjust to match your specific machine's timing.
- Want me to recalculate nutrition more precisely (with full breakdown: fat, carbs, protein, etc.) or adjust servings/loaf size?
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 174
- Total Carbohydrate: 27g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Calcium: 6mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 46mg