Cinnamon Free Bread Machine White Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf out of a bread machine, and this classic white bread delivers exactly that kind of simple, homemade joy. The ingredient list is beautifully short — warm water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast — so there is absolutely nothing hiding in the mix that could cause a reaction for anyone avoiding cinnamon. Store-bought sandwich breads and bakery loaves are notorious for sneaking in spices, flavorings, and "artisan" additions that make label-reading a chore, but baking your own puts you fully in control. The process is as hands-off as it gets: layer the ingredients into the pan, let the machine run its Basic or White Bread cycle, and come back to a deep golden loaf that sounds hollow when tapped. Letting it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing is the one act of patience required, and it is absolutely worth it for that perfect, tender crumb. Whether you are making sandwiches, toast, or just tearing off a warm chunk with butter, this loaf is a reliable, worry-free staple you will want to bake on repeat.
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12 servings
- 1 cup warm water (110°f / 43°c)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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