
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, hollow-sounding loaf out of a bread machine, and this classic white bread delivers exactly that kind of simple, homey reward. The ingredient list is beautifully straightforward — warm water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast — making it a naturally safe choice for anyone managing a red meat allergy without having to scrutinize a single label. No deli counter, no packaged bread with mystery additives, just clean, wholesome ingredients you can account for yourself. The bread machine does the heavy lifting through a full cycle, and the result is a soft, pillowy crumb with a deep golden crust that's equally at home as sandwich bread or a thick slice toasted with butter. Letting it cool on a wire rack before slicing is the one step worth being patient about — it protects that airy interior and makes every slice cleaner and more satisfying. Whether you're new to bread baking or just looking for a reliable, allergy-conscious staple, this loaf is as foolproof as it gets.
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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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