
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf out of a bread machine, especially when you know exactly what went into it. Store-bought bread can be a minefield of unexpected add-ins and shared production lines, but this recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast. That clean, short ingredient list is exactly what makes it such a reliable choice for anyone navigating nut-related concerns. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting, from kneading to proofing to baking, so your only real job is loading the pan in the right order and waiting for that irresistible smell to fill your kitchen. The tip about making a small well to keep the yeast away from the salt is a small but meaningful detail that helps the loaf rise properly and develop that classic soft, pillowy crumb. Once it's done, patience pays off — letting it cool on a wire rack before slicing keeps the texture light and airy rather than gummy. Whether you're toasting a slice for breakfast or building the perfect sandwich, this is the kind of dependable, from-scratch loaf you'll come back to again and again.
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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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