Description

Discover the ultimate guide to bread machine recipes—covering essentials, techniques, troubleshooting, and creative recipes for fresh, warm, and crusty bread at home.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups bread flour
2 1/4 tsp bread machine yeast
1 cup warm water
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp oil or butter
1 1/2 tsp salt
Optional add-ins: seeds, nuts, dried fruit, herbs, cheese

Instructions

Add ingredients into the bread machine in the recommended order (liquids first, then dry ingredients, yeast last).
Select the appropriate cycle (Basic, Whole Wheat, Gluten-Free, French, or Sweet).
Press start and let the machine knead, rise, and bake.
For add-ins like nuts, cheese, or dried fruit, add them at the beep or use the dispenser.
Once baking is complete, remove the loaf and cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Use fresh yeast, measure flour accurately, and follow your machine’s manual for best results. Experiment with savory and sweet variations to expand beyond classic white bread.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Baking
Method: Bread Machine
Cuisine: International

Keywords: bread machine recipes, homemade bread, easy bread, white bread, whole wheat, gluten free, baking guide