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White Bread Machine Bread Recipe

Easy Classic Basic White Bread that is made from start to finish in the bread machine. Recipe makes a large 2 lb. sized loaf.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Author: Lanie Smith

Equipment

  • 1 bread machine

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Unbleached Flour
  • 1 (¼ oz. package) Red Star Platinum Premium Instant Yeast

Instructions

  • Be sure that bread spinner paddle is in place in bottom of bread machine pan.
  • Add all ingredients in order listed from top to bottom. Milk, oil, sugar, salt, flour and yeast. (Be sure that the salt and the yeast do not come in contact. Sprinkle the yeast on top of the flour, last.)
  • Turn the machine on.
    Select: Menu
    Select: Basic or White Bread Setting
    Select: Crust Color - Light
    Select : Size - 2 lb.
  • Press Start. Close Lid.
  • Optional Removal of paddle: If you are going to remove the paddle, it should be done before the final rise. Otherwise, leave it in.
  • Check bread 20 minutes before bake cycle is complete. When bread is finished, use pot holders to carefully remove pan from the machine and let cool on on metal pan or rack.
  • After 25 minutes of cooling, cover the pan with foil to lock in some of the moisture. If you want a hard crust, then don't cover.

Notes

Be sure to keep an eye on your paddle and store it back inside the machine for next time you bake!