Step 1

Consult the individual recipe for specific ingredient quantities. However, the process for making yeasted bread in the bread machine is almost always the same. (Be sure to check the manual for your specific machine to be sure.)

Step 2

Start by adding the wet ingredients into the bottom of the bread machine pan. This usually includes things like water, milk, butter, eggs, oil, honey, etc.

Step 3

Next, add the flour and use it to make an "island" on top of the wet ingredients. Make a well in the flour to hold the other dry ingredients, including salt, sugar, yeast, etc. This will keep the yeast and other ingredients dry until the machine starts to work.

Step 4

Turn the bread machine on and select the appropriate cycle, usually "white" or "whole Wheat" depending on your recipe. Select the crust color, either "light," "medium," or "dark" if your machine has that option.

Step 5

Press start, and the machine should start to knead the ingredients. Watch for the first few minutes to ensure that the dough isn't too wet or too dry. Add a tablespoon of water if it's too dry, and likewise, a tablespoon of flour if it's too wet.

Step 6

Allow the machine to run through its cycle, first kneading the dough, then rising, and eventually baking the bread.

Step 7

Once the bread is baked, remove it form the machine and allow it to cool completely before slicing.