
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, perfectly risen loaf out of your bread machine, and this classic white bread delivers every single time. Store-bought sandwich bread can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared production lines and vague labeling make even simple loaves feel risky. Baking at home with just six straightforward ingredients — water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast — puts you completely in control of what goes into every slice. The method is as hands-off as it gets: load the pan, select your cycle, and let the machine do the heavy lifting while you go about your day. That hollow tap on the bottom when it's done is one of the most satisfying sounds in home baking, a little signal that the crumb inside is light and airy. Letting the loaf rest on a wire rack before slicing is the one step worth being patient about, because it keeps the texture fluffy rather than gummy. Whether you're making sandwiches, toast, or just eating a warm slice with butter, this is the kind of reliable, everyday bread that earns a permanent spot in your 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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