
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf out of a bread machine, and this classic white bread delivers exactly that. 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 a gamble. Baking at home with this short, straightforward ingredient list puts you completely in control — warm water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast are all you need. The bread machine does the heavy lifting, mixing and proofing the dough through a full cycle before baking it to a deep, hollow-sounding finish. A little patience while it cools on the wire rack is the hardest part, but that resting time is what gives you a soft, even crumb that slices cleanly. Whether you're building the perfect sandwich or just want a thick slice with butter, this loaf is as reliable and comforting as homemade bread gets.
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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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