Nightshade Free Bread Machine White Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf from a bread machine, especially when you know every single ingredient in it. Store-bought bread can be a minefield for anyone avoiding nightshades, since sauces, seasonings, and even some dough conditioners can sneak in unexpected ingredients. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just water, butter, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast — so there is nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. The method is as hands-off as baking gets: load the pan, select your cycle, and let the machine do the work while your kitchen fills with that irresistible fresh-bread smell. A medium crust setting gives you a deep golden exterior with a soft, pillowy crumb inside that slices cleanly once it has had time to cool on the rack. It is the kind of reliable, everyday loaf that works for sandwiches, toast, or just torn apart warm with a little extra butter.
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12 servings
- 1 cup warm water (110°f / 43°c)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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