
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, perfectly risen loaf out of a bread machine, and this classic white bread delivers every single time. Store-bought sandwich loaves can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared production lines and vague labeling make even simple bread feel risky. This recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward — just water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast, with absolutely nothing to second-guess. You add the ingredients in order, let the machine do its thing on the Basic or White Bread cycle, and come back to a beautifully browned loaf that sounds hollow when you tap it. The tip about keeping the yeast away from the salt is a small detail that makes a real difference in the rise, giving you that soft, airy crumb you want in a classic white loaf. Letting it cool on a wire rack before slicing is worth the patience — it keeps the texture light and springy rather than gummy. Whether you're making sandwiches, toast, or just eating a warm slice with butter, this is the kind of dependable, from-scratch bread that earns a permanent spot in your weekly routine.
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Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order listed: water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast. Make a small well in the center of the flour and pour the yeast into it, keeping the yeast away from the salt.
Insert the pan into the bread machine, select the Basic or White Bread cycle, choose your preferred crust color (medium is recommended), and press Start. The full cycle will run approximately 3 hours.
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