How to Make Bread Machine White Bread
See how quick and easy it is to make a loaf of fresh homemade white bread in your bread machine that will melt in your mouth and makes the perfect side dish to any meal. 
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Bread Machine White Bread
We all love a fresh slice of buttery bread hot from the oven, right? However, we don’t always have the time to baby the dough all day, which is why I love using my bread machine. It’s really as simple as throwing all of the ingredients into the machine, closing the lid and hitting a button.
It really is quite amazing that you can have soft and fluffy homemade bread with such little effort. The only hard part is remembering to get all of the ingredients into the bread machine early enough, so that your bread is ready at the appropriate time.
Once you see how easy it is to make homemade bread this way, you may want to make this a weekly ritual. Also, if you can’t afford a new bread machine, you may have luck finding them at a local thrift store. They are usually pretty abundant and cost a small fraction of the full price, so why not take a chance one one of them?
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How to Make Bread Machine White Bread:
Place all ingredients in the bread machine in the order listed (or directed by the manufacturer).
Program the bread machine for the white bread cycle with your desired crust color.
Once the cycle time is complete, remove the bread pan from the bread machine and allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing the bread from the pan.
Place on a wired rack and allow to cool.
Slice bread using a serrated bread knife.
Tips for Making Bread in a Bread Machine:
- Check the temperature of the warm water on your wrist and make sure that it is warm, but not hot. You want it to be approximately 110 F.
- Be sure to add the ingredients into the bread pan in the order listed on the recipe.
- Once the cycle has begun and the dough has formed, you can check it to make sure that the dough is the right consistency. If it seems a bit dry, you can add 1 tbsp of water, if it seems a bit wet, you can add 1 tbsp of flour.
- Be sure to allow your bread to cool before slicing. This will help you to make nice even slices. You also want to make sure that you are using a serrated bread knife.
- You can store your leftover bread in an airtight container or ziplock bag for 3-5 days.
How to Make Bread Machine White Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm not hot water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast or one packet
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the bread machine in the order listed (or directed by the manufacturer).
- Program the bread machine for the white bread cycle with your desired crust color.
- Once the cycle time is complete, remove the bread pan from the bread machine and allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing the bread from the pan.
- Place on a wired rack and allow to cool.
- Slice bread using a serrated bread knife.
DO you have a recipe for gluten free bread in a bread machine? My husband has celiac disease and cannot have gluten
I do not. I am sorry.
Is this a 1 pound loaf? I couldn’t see the amount it makes other than 8 servings.
I was wondering the same. Kinda important detail.
I used the 1 1/2 lb setting and it turned out perfect.
I believe 3cups of flour would mean 1.5lb
You can safely name this one – the absolute best soft white bread! My bread machine does not bake properly so I made this on dough setting (it rose wonderfully), then transferred to a loaf tin, let it rise for some 20 minutes and baked at 350F for 22 minutes. It looks and tastes stupendously delicious! Thank you a million for the recipe!
Thank you! I prefer to use the dough cycle and bake in the oven. They just come out better. You took the guesswork out. Thanks again
Thank you for this! My machine dosen’t bake properly either. I followed your instructions for baking in the oven, and it came out perfect! Thus is my go to bread now. So easy and so so good!
Is the 243kcal for the loaf or Slice?
I tried this in my bread machine and substituted half of the flour with Bob mills whole wheat. The bread comes out perfect. 1.5 lb setting with medium crust. Thanks for the recipe its a keeper
Tried this recipe today, it came out delicious. My only “complaint ” is the crust came out kind of hard. I’m not sure if was my error. The inside was super fluffy, and made perfect grilled cheese. I will make this again.
Does anyone have the recipe for 2lb loafs? I take mine out and cook 2 loafs in the oven for much better bread.
Yes I would like to know if anyone has doubled it
This bread is so good!! I make the dough in my bread machine, then bake in my loaf pan. I prefer my bread baked in the oven rather then bread machine.
Hello do you have a loaf pan you would recommend and how long/temp do you use. This is my first time making bread just got a bread maker.
Looooooove this! Perfect recipe.
I haven’t tried to make this bread yet. If I use the dough cycle, what size loaf pan would you recommend for this recipe? Do you let it rise again after you have placed the dough in the loaf pan before baking?
I’m not sure about the loaf pan size, but yes you would let it rise again before baking if you use the dough cycle.
This bread is heavenly! Once question though… do you know why the top caved in on me? Any tips to avoid that?
The nutrition is this for the entire loaf or per serving and how much is a serving
Love this bread ! It is so soft and The crust is the best part!❤️
I’m going to make this recipe for a loaf of bread , but you don’t say what size. A 1.0 lb 1.5lb or 2.0lb loaf? Thanks
Great tasting bread, nice texture
I only have AP flour do I need to add more or less ?
Same ratio for all-purpose I believe.
I made this loaf of bread, turned out not fluffy at all. Very tight and heavy, bottom part was nice and brown top was white.
What if I don’t have the instructions for my bread maker any longer? Can you help me ?
I tried this as soon as we got our new breadmaker. Followed everything exactly. Also make it and add some Italian spices to go with my baked ziti. It’s perfect. I now make this recipe twice weekly, and no longer buy store bread. Thanks for your sharing of this recipe.
My bread was not fluffy- kind of dense but it rose and baked nicely. I’m wondering if my flour was stale? I’ve had it for awhile- any thoughts. Do you have a flour you like using in particular?
I used the dough setting. I used the dough to make sausage bread. It was easy to work with and tasted great. Thank you!
How much quantity of bead machine instant yeast can I use instead of active dry yeast?
I have tried so many different bread machine recipes and this is the one that works out best for me so far! Only difference is I used canola instead of vegetable oil. Loaves turn out great every time.
This came out perfect. Just made this today and will be using this as a go to recipe for fresh bread! Quick, easy, and so delicious!
Set my bread machine on 1.5 lbs with medium crust and it was way over done on the outside. The bottom was basically burnt. Will try again and adjust settings.
do I set this as a 2lb, 1/2 lb, or 1 lb loaf please?
2lb
The nutritional values you show are for the whole loaf I assume and not a serving?
I do not have a bread machine could this be made the traditional way? Love your site,YUM!!! Thank you,alot of 15,tips you gave most if them I already do,being retired I have to adapt!
Yes, you most certainly can make this without a bread machine. Simply mix the ingredients, knead, let rise, shape, let rise again and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Wow what a great recipe. Only thing I did was add a 2 tbs of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of honey. Talk about being so soft and moist. Truly a great recipe.
this recipe and all the comments have convinced me I really do need to get a bread machine. I injured my hands and have no clue how long before I can actually knead bread like I used to. Any one have a suggestion for a bread maker for a beginner?