There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf out of a bread machine, and this classic white bread delivers every single time. For anyone navigating a rye-free lifestyle, store-bought sandwich bread can be a minefield — rye flour sneaks into multigrain loaves, artisan blends, and even some "plain" white breads more often than you'd expect. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: bread flour, water, butter, sugar, salt, and yeast — nothing more, nothing less. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting, from kneading to proofing to baking, so you get a consistently fluffy, even crumb without any guesswork. A medium crust setting gives you that gorgeous deep-golden exterior that sounds hollow when tapped — the universal sign of a perfect loaf. Letting it cool on a wire rack before slicing is the one step worth being patient about, because it keeps the crumb light and airy rather than gummy. Whether you're building the ultimate sandwich or just slathering a warm slice with butter, this is the kind of reliable, everyday bread that earns a permanent spot in your weekly routine.
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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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