Cajun Spice Bread for the Bread Machine

Infuse your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of the South with this Cajun Spice Bread, specially crafted for your bread machine. Bursting with bold flavors from Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and garlic powder, this easy-to-make bread is the perfect marriage of rustic charm and zesty spice. A hint of sweetness from honey complements the savory seasonings, making it ideal for everything from sandwiches to Cajun-inspired sides. With just 10 minutes of prep time, the bread machine handles the rest, delivering a fluffy, perfectly baked loaf in about 3 hours. Customize your crust preference and enjoy a homemade loaf that’s as versatile as it is flavorful. Whether paired with gumbo, jambalaya, or simply enjoyed on its own, this Cajun bread is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water (warm)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Add the warm water, olive oil, and honey to the bread machine pan. Ensure the liquids are slightly warm (about 110°F) to activate the yeast properly.

Step 2

Carefully add the all-purpose flour, creating a layer that fully covers the liquids below. This helps prevent premature mixing of ingredients.

Step 3

Sprinkle the salt and sugar over the top of the flour to distribute evenly.

Step 4

Add the Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and garlic powder onto the top layer.

Step 5

Create a small well in the center of the flour mixture, ensuring it does not reach the liquid layer.

Step 6

Pour the active dry yeast into the well to keep it separate until mixing starts.

Step 7

Place the bread pan into the bread machine and secure it in place, ensuring it is seated correctly.

Step 8

Select the appropriate bread setting on your machine (typically 'Basic' or 'White Bread'), and set the crust preference (light, medium, or dark). Start the machine.

Step 9

Allow the bread machine to knead, rise, and bake according to its cycle. This usually takes about 3 hours, but refer to your machine's manual for exact times.

Step 10

Once the bread machine finishes baking, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts as it will be hot.

Step 11

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(675.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1678.7

Total Fat 31.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4544.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 302.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.2g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 58.4mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 557.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.3%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 72.9%