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Bread Machine Bread

water ((very hot))

butter ((cold- not softened))

sugar

salt

flour

quick-rise yeast

Place hot water, egg, butter, sugar, and salt in bread machine.

Add 3 cups flour. Make a small well in the flour and add yeast.

Set bread machine to &quot;dough&quot; for 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) and start.

When dough is finished. Pour directly into a greased bread pan. If needed, gently turn the bread or tuck in the edges so the top is smooth.

Place bread in COLD oven and set oven to 350 degrees. Set timer for 30 minutes.

When finished baking, remove from oven and carefully remove bread from the pan (it&#039;s ok if it is sticky).

Place on a baking rack to cool and brush the top with butter. Place a towel over the bread  or place in a plastic Ziplock bag to keep from drying out.

Serve immediately or place in a plastic Ziplock bag to keep from drying out.

Remove dough from bread machine and place on a floured surface.

Knead in a little flour if dough is too sticky to handle.

Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Fold and pinch into dough balls and place in a greased 9x13 glass baking dish.

Place in a COLD oven and set to 350 degrees. Set timer for 25 minutes.

Remove rolls from oven and brush with butter.

If Making Rolls:

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How to Make Bread Using a Bread Machine

Here is a great recipe for bread machine rye bread. This bread is used for classic sandwiches such as the Reuben Sandwich, Ham &amp; Cheese on Rye, etc. Visit Bread Dad (BreadDad.com) for more easy bread machine recipes.

Bread Machine - Rye Bread

Butter

Cups Bread Flour (- 180 grams)

Cups Rye Flour (- 180 grams)

Tablespoons Molasses

Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar (- 39 grams)

Tablespoon Cocoa Powder (- 5 grams)

Teaspoon Caraway Seeds

Teaspoon Bread Machine Yeast (Instant Yeast) (- 5 milliliters)

Water

Tablespoons Unsalted Butter

Cups Bread Flour (- 240 grams)

Cups Rye Flour (- 240 grams)

Tablespoons Molasses (- 30 milliliters)

Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar ((packed) - 52 grams)

Tablespoons Cocoa Powder Natural Unsweetened (- 7.5 grams)

Teaspoons Salt (- 7.5 milliliters)

Teaspoons Bread Machine Yeast (Instant Yeast) (- 7.5 milliliters)

Your bread machine should be unplugged. Remove the bread pan from the bread machine (so when you add the ingredients, they can not accidently spill into the machine).

Pour the water into the bread pan and then add the other ingredients. Place the bread machine yeast in last and the yeast should not touch the liquid (until the bread machine is turned on and the ingredients start to be mixed together by the bread machine). Put bread pan with ingredients back into unplugged bread machine.

Plug in bread machine. Enter the bread machine settings (1.5 lb or 2 lb, light color &amp; &quot;basic&quot; bread setting) and then press the &quot;Start&quot; button on your bread machine.

When the bread machine has finished baking the bread, unplug the bread machine. Remove the bread and place it on a cooling rack. Use oven mitts when removing the bread machine container (bread loaf pan) as it will be very hot!

Remove the bread from the bread loaf pan and place the bread on a cooling rack. Let the bread cool down on the cooling rack for at least 30-60 minutes.

After removing the bread, don’t forget to remove the mixing paddle if it is stuck in the bread. Use oven mitts as the mixing paddle will be very hot coming out of the bread machine. Or wait until the bread is completely cooled and then remove the mixing paddle.

In our bread machine, the overall mixing &amp; baking takes about 2:53 hours for a 1.5 pound bread. However, some machines can differ and you don’t want to be away from home when the bread machine “finished” alarm goes off! Your bread machine should show you the total time required after you have entered the settings into the machine.

Before using any bread machine, you should read the manufacturer’s instructions in order to use your bread machine effectively and safely.

Please read Bread Dad&#39;s recipe tips section for extra information on how to make this recipe successfully.

This bread machine cheese bread recipe is simple to make and is quite delicious. It also looks great. I don’t know much about art… but this cheese bread loaf looks almost like a crazy Jackson Pollock painting! The cheese topping on this “abstract art” cheese bread loaf is certainly a conversation starter. Visit Bread Dad (BreadDad.com) for more easy bread machine recipes.

Bread Machine Cheese Bread

Milk (lukewarm)

Flour

Cup Shredded Cheese

Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar (- 10 grams)

Teaspoon Bread Machine Yeast

Milk

Tablespoon Brown Sugar (- 13 grams)

Teaspoons Bread Machine Yeast

Bread machine settings – 1.5 lb or 2 lb loaf, light color and “basic” bread setting.

Unplug the bread machine &amp; remove the bread pan.

Soften the butter in a microwave. FYI - I like to semi-melt the butter for better &quot;mixability&quot;.

Pour the milk &amp; butter into the bread pan and then add the other ingredients (including the cup of cheese). Place the bread machine yeast in last and the yeast should not touch the liquid (until the bread machine is turned on and the ingredients start to be mixed together).

Optional - For greater flavor, you can also add diced jalapenos, minced &amp; fried garlic cloves, thinly sliced chives/scallions (green stalks only) or Italian seasoning. For best results, just pick one additional &quot;flavor&quot; ingredient (i.e. just jalapenos). Place optional ingredient on the side of the bread pan and not on top of the yeast.

Place the bread pan (with ingredients) back into the unplugged bread machine.

Plug in the bread machine. Enter the correct settings (basic, light color &amp; 1.5 or 2 lb) and press the “start” button.

Optional - After the FINAL kneading cycle and BEFORE the baking cycle commences, sprinkle a little extra shredded cheese on top of the dough. For safety reasons, do not place your hands inside the bread machine.

When the bread machine has finished baking the bread, unplug the bread machine and remove the bread pan. Wear oven mitts as the bread pan will be very hot.

Remove the bread from the bread pan and place it on a cooling rack. Use oven mitts when handling the bread pan and bread as they will be very hot.

Please read the Bread Dad tips section for extra information on how to make this recipe successfully and how to avoid common bread machine problems.

Make the best soft Whole Wheat Bread or Wholemeal bread made with simple pantry ingredients. This Atta Bread is made with 100% whole wheat flour, yogurt and yeast.

Whole Wheat Bread | Wholemeal Bread (Atta Bread)

whole wheat flour ((regular whole wheat flour

water

instant yeast (or 1.5 teaspoons dry active yeast

salt (or edible rock salt or pink salt)

oil (or softened butter

yogurt ((dairy

milk ((dairy

In a large bowl or in the bowl of a standing mixer, add ½ cup of water and 1 tablespoon of raw sugar. The water can be room temperature or lukewarm.But, if using active dry yeast or fresh yeast, then make sure to use lukewarm water.

To the bowl add 1 teaspoon of instant yeast (rapid rising yeast).If using dry active yeast - add 1.5 teaspoons of it. Swirl the bowl around or stir with a spoon to help the yeast dissolve in the water.

Let this mixture sit for 10 to 12 minutes until the yeast activates.

Proofing yeast

Next to the frothy yeast water mixture, add the whole wheat flour, salt, preferred neutral flavored oil (or butter or ghee) and yogurt.

Mix with a spoon.

Next add ½ cup of water bit by bit and begin to knead for 8 to 10 minutes or as needed.

Knead to a soft, supple and smooth dough. A well kneaded dough which when stretched should not tear.

Add more water if required while kneading. The dough can be slightly sticky.

Brush some water all over the dough and keep in a deep wide bowl covered with a lid or kitchen towel for 30 to 35 minutes if you have used instant yeast.If dry active yeast or fresh yeast has been used - keep in the covered bowl to leaven for 1.5 to 2 hours or more until the dough doubles.

After the initial rise, the dough will be double in size. Remove and then lightly punch and knead the dough again.

On a clean work surface roll the dough into a neat ball.

Make a log of the dough and gently pinch the edges into a seam - meaning tuck in the edges at the corners.

Place the prepared dough log in a greased 9x5 inches loaf pan with tucked edges facing downwards. Cover with kitchen towel again.

Cover and let it rise the second time for 20 to 30 minutes if you have used instant yeast.For dry active yeast or fresh yeast – set aside for 45 minutes to 1 hour or more depending on the temperature conditions in your city or town.

Forming Whole Wheat Dough

Preheat the oven at 220 degrees C/425 degrees F for at-least 20 minutes.

Once the bread has risen in the loaf pan, make a ¼ inch cross or slits on the bread. This helps the steam escape as the bread bakes, and creates a tender and soft loaf.

Keep the loaf pan in the oven and bake at 220 degrees C/425 degrees F for 22 to 25 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

While baking, if the wheat bread begins to brown too much from the top, then cover with parchment paper or aluminium foil.

Remove the bread from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes to cool. Then gently tap on top of the loaf: if baked properly, the bread should should hollow.If the bread does not sound hollow, put it back in the oven to bake for a few more minutes.

When the bread is still hot, remove it from the loaf pan using oven mittens/gloves and keep it on a wired tray to cool.

Let the Wholemeal Bread loaf cool completely before slicing it with a serrated knife.

Enjoy homemade Whole Wheat Bread sliced with butter, ghee, jams, peanut butter, or any of your favorite spreads. Or use the Atta Bread to make your favorite sandwiches or snacks from bread.

Store bread in the fridge for about a week or the freezer for about a month.

Baking wheat bread

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100% whole wheat bread recipe that gives you a really good soft wheat bread with the ingredients you have at home.

100% Whole Wheat Bread

This bread machine bacon bread recipe creates a flavorful bacon bit bread that is perfect for BLT sandwiches. It is also great for any other sandwich where you want to add a hint of bacon. This bread is a bacon lover’s dream! This bacon bread machine recipe creates a 2 lb bread loaf.

Bread Machine - Bacon Bread

Minute Oatmeal

Salt

Cup - Dark Brown Sugar

Teaspoon - Bread Machine Yeast

Tablespoons - Bacon Bits

Bread Machine settings – 2 pound loaf, light color and ”basic” bread setting.

Unplug bread machine and remove bread pan.

Add all ingredients (except the bacon bits) starting with the water into the bread machine “bucket” (loaf pan). Place the bread machine yeast in last and the yeast should not touch the water (until the bread machine is turned on and the ingredients start to be mixed together).

Place the bread pan back into the bread machine and plug in bread machine.

Enter the correct settings (2lb, light color and basic) and press &quot;start&quot; button.

After the bread machine has finished its FIRST kneading cycle, add the bacon bits. You can add them with the other ingredients but the bacon bits will be more broken up and very small if they go through two kneading cycles. Wear oven mitts.

After the bread machine has finished its FINAL kneading cycle and before the baking cycle starts, gently sprinkle on some bacon bits on top of the dough. Wear oven mitts.

After the bread machine has finished baking the bread, remove the bread and place it on a cooling rack. Use oven mitts when removing the bread machine container as it will be very hot!

In our Sunbeam bread machine, the baking takes about 3 hours for a 2 pound bread at the light color &amp; basic bread settings. However, some machines can differ and you don’t want to be away from home when the bread machine “finished” alarm goes off! Your bread machine should show you the length of the baking time after you have entered the settings into the machine. This will allow you to know when to be in the kitchen in order to remove the bread.

This bread machine buttermilk bread recipe produces a white bread that is extra soft. It also has the delicious &amp; slightly tangy taste of buttermilk. Visit Bread Dad (BreadDad.com) for more easy bread machine recipes.

Bread Machine Buttermilk Bread (Soft White Bread)

Cups Buttermilk ((lukewarm) - 285 grams)

Cups Bread Flour (- 360 grams)

Tablespoon White Granulated Sugar (- 19 grams)

Teaspoon

Cups Buttermilk (lukewarm) (- 307 milliliters)

Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened) (- 43 grams)

Cups Bread Flour (- 420 grams)

Tablespoons White Granulated Sugar (- 19 grams)

Teaspoons

Settings - 1.5 lb loaf (1.5 lb, light color and basic bread) and 2 lb loaf (2 lb, light color and basic bread)

Unplug your bread machine.

Remove the bread pan from the bread machine (so when you add the ingredients, they can not accidentally spill into the machine).

Soften the butter in your microwave.

Pour the buttermilk into the bread pan and then add the other ingredients. Place the bread machine yeast in last and the yeast should not touch the liquid (until the bread machine is turned on and the ingredients start to be mixed together by the bread machine). Put the bread pan with the ingredients back into unplugged bread machine.

Plug in the bread machine. Enter the correct settings (1.5 lb or 2lb, light color &amp; basic bread) and press the &quot;start&quot; button.

When the bread machine has finished baking the bread, unplug the bread machine.

Take the bread pan out of the bread machine.

Remove the bread from the bread pan and place it on a cooling rack. Use oven mitts when removing the bread pan from the bread machine because it will be very hot! Let the bread cool down on the cooling rack for at least 1-2 hours.

How to make a beautiful loaf of Braided Sweet Bread! This bread is soft &amp; fluffy with just the right touch of sweetness. If you&#039;re nervous about baking with yeast I walk you through all of the steps in detail and include a step-by-step video!

Sweet Bread (Braided Bread)

whole milk ((236 milliliters))

water ((80 milliliters))

dry yeast

Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

egg egg

table salt

bread flour

sugar sugar

Combine milk and water in a heatproof bowl and heat in 30-second increments until mixture reaches a temperature between 105-115F (40-46C). Always stir before temping!

Pour milk mixture into a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer and stir in yeast and one teaspoon granulated sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes or until a foam cap has formed on the surface (if mixture does not foam you will need to start over).

Once foamy, add remaining ⅓ cup sugar, melted butter, egg and egg yolk, salt, and 2 cups (250g) of flour and stir well to combine.

Gradually add additional flour while stirring (if using a stand mixer use a dough hook on low-speed) until dough clings to itself and forms a ball that is pulling away from the sides of the bowl (scrape bowl as needed). You may not use all of the flour indicated, or you may even need more, go by texture (and see the video if you need visual clues)! When ready, the dough should be slightly tacky to the touch but not so sticky that it cant be managed with your bare hands.

If using a stand mixer, stir on low speed with dough hook until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. If working by hand, transfer dough to a clean surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5-10 minutes).

Lightly oil a large bowl and place dough inside, turning to coat the entire surface lightly with oil. Cover and allow to rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled in size (1-2 hours).

When dough has doubled, gently deflate and divide into 4 even pieces. Roll each into a 15” rope.

Lay the 4 strands beside each other on a baking sheet/cookie sheet (I do not recommend lining with parchment paper). Rather than start from one end of the bread and work to the other, I always start from the center (this helps ensure an even braid). I find it helpful to mentally label these pieces 1, 2, 3, and 4 (with 1 being your piece to the far left and 4 on the far right).

Starting from the center, weave strand 4 over the piece beside it (3), beneath the next one (2) and then over the left-most strand (1).

Repeat this process, always starting with your furthest-right piece, keeping the strands snug.

Once you reach the end, press/smash the ends together tightly and fold underneath the braid. Then turn the baking pan 180 degrees and work from the center to complete the other side, following the same steps as above.

Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a clean towel and allow the bread to rise again for 30-40 minutes in a warm, draft-free place. While it is rising, preheat your oven to 375F (190C).

Once bread has risen again, lightly brush with reserved egg white and sprinkle with coarse sugar (or regular granulated sugar) and bake for 20 minutes or an instant-read thermometer reads 190F (87C). Enjoy!

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How to make a beautiful loaf of Braided Sweet Bread! This bread is soft & fluffy with just the right touch of sweetness. If you're nervous about baking with yeast I walk you through all of the steps in detail.

Braided Bread (Sweet Bread)

This bread machine pumpkin bread is moist, flavorful and fragrant. Add optional nuts or chocolate chips.

Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread

eggs,

pumpkin puree (how to make your own pumpkin puree)

(1 stick) butter, melted (and cooled)

vanilla extract (how to make vanilla extract)

all-purpose flour

brown sugar (light

baking powder (how to make baking powder)

baking soda

pumpkin pie spice (my pumpkin pie spice recipe)

chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Add ingredients in order recommended by manufacturer, or follow order listed in ingredient list. If using optional nuts or chocolate chips, they can go in now, or after the first mix cycle.

Use the setting on your bread machine for non-yeasted breads. (Consult the manual, if you aren&#8217;t sure which one to use.)

If your bread machine has a crust setting, select &#8220;light&#8221; crust.

After the first mix cycle completes, use a rubber spatula to scrape any flour off the sides of the pan. Add your optional nuts or chocolate chips, if you didn&#8217;t add them earlier.

Once your pumpkin bread has finished baking, carefully remove the pan with pot holders.

Let cool for 10 minutes. Then, gently turn your pumpkin bread out onto a plate. Allow it to finish cooling; then, slice and enjoy.

If you like onions... then you will love this bread machine onion bread recipe! Personally, this is one of my favorite sandwich breads as I love the taste of onion bread. This bread is soft and tasty. It is also easy to make and is often used as a delicious side dish for dipping in soup, stew, etc. Visit BreadDad.com for more bread machine recipes.

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