Turkey Free Bread Machine White Bread

Total time3 hr 10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time3 hr

4.9

(12)

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf out of a bread machine and knowing exactly what went into it. This classic white bread comes together with just six pantry staples — warm water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast — so there is no mystery about what you are eating. For anyone navigating a poultry-free lifestyle, store-bought breads can be surprisingly tricky, since some commercial loaves use broths, flavor enhancers, or additives that sneak animal proteins into unexpected places. Making your own completely sidesteps that guesswork. The bread machine does the heavy lifting through kneading, rising, and baking, and the result is a tall, pillowy loaf with a deep golden crust that sounds hollow and perfect when you tap it. Letting it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing is the one rule worth following — it keeps the crumb light and airy instead of gummy. Whether you are stacking it for sandwiches or just toasting a thick slice with butter, this is the kind of everyday bread that earns a permanent spot in your weekly routine.

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Ingredients

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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