
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 for anyone avoiding mustard, since it hides in unexpected places — dressings, condiments, and even some commercial bread blends. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: warm water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast. That's it. No mystery ingredients, no label-reading anxiety, just honest, wholesome bread you made yourself. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting, running through a full cycle and producing a deep golden loaf with a soft, pillowy crumb inside. Letting it cool on a wire rack before slicing is the hardest part, but it's worth every minute of the wait. Whether you're stacking it for sandwiches or just slathering on butter while it's still warm, this loaf delivers every single time.
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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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