
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, perfectly risen loaf out of a bread machine, and this classic white bread delivers every single time. The crumb is soft and pillowy, the crust has just the right amount of chew, and the whole thing smells absolutely incredible as it bakes. Since this recipe relies entirely on pantry staples — water, butter, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast — it fits naturally into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Just load the pan in the right order, tuck the yeast into that little well away from the salt, and let the machine do its thing. The tip about checking for a hollow sound when you tap the bottom is genuinely useful and takes the guesswork out of knowing when it's done. Letting it cool on a wire rack before slicing is the hardest part, but it makes a real difference in the texture of every slice. Whether you're building a fish sandwich, toasting it up with butter, or just tearing into a warm hunk straight from the rack, this loaf is a reliable, fuss-free staple worth making on repeat.
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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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