
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 comfort. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of citrus in any form — no hidden zest, juice, or citric acid lurking in the mix. That matters more than you might think, since store-bought breads frequently use citric acid as a preservative or dough conditioner, making label-reading a constant chore. With just water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast, you are in complete control of what goes into every slice. The bread machine does the heavy lifting through kneading, rising, and baking, so your main job is loading the pan in the right order and letting the cycle run. The result is a tall, pillowy loaf with a deep golden crust that sounds hollow when tapped — a genuinely rewarding sound. Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and you will be rewarded with a soft, even crumb that is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or eating warm with a little extra butter.
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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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