
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. Store-bought sandwich bread can be a minefield when you're avoiding honey, since it sneaks into more commercial loaves than you'd expect — often listed quietly near the bottom of the ingredients panel. This recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward: warm water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast are all you need to get a beautiful, pillowy loaf with a crisp, golden crust. The bread machine does the heavy lifting through the full cycle, so you're not standing over a mixing bowl or guessing at kneading times. One smart touch is keeping the yeast nestled in a small well in the flour and away from the salt, which helps the rise stay strong and consistent. Once the cycle finishes, letting the loaf cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing makes a real difference — the crumb sets up properly and you get clean, even slices instead of a gummy interior. Whether you're making sandwiches, toast, or just tearing off a warm chunk with butter, this is the kind of reliable everyday 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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