Mexican Sunset Bread Bread Machine

Infuse your kitchen with the bold and fragrant flavors of the Southwest with this Mexican Sunset Bread, expertly crafted in your bread machine. This aromatic loaf blends wholesome all-purpose and whole wheat flours with a medley of spices like chili powder, cumin, garlic, and paprika, creating a vibrant, sunset-inspired hue and a subtly spicy kick in every slice. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, while olive oil ensures a tender, fluffy crumb. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a bread machine, this recipe delivers bakery-quality results with ease. Perfect as a side to hearty soups, chili, or grilled dishes, this bread also shines on its own, slathered with butter or avocado for a quick yet satisfying bite. Whether you're a seasoned bread maker or a kitchen novice, this recipe is your ticket to capturing the warmth and spice of Mexican cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast

Directions

Step 1

Pour 1.25 cups of water into the bread machine pan.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey into the pan.

Step 3

Layer 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 cups of whole wheat flour on top of the liquids to keep the dry ingredients separate from the wet ones.

Step 4

Sprinkle 1.25 teaspoons of salt evenly over the flour mixture.

Step 5

Add the spices: 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 0.5 teaspoons of ground cumin, 0.5 teaspoons of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of paprika for flavor and color.

Step 6

Make a small well in the center of the flour mixture and add 2.25 teaspoons of instant yeast. Avoid letting the yeast touch the liquid at this stage.

Step 7

Close the bread machine lid and select the Basic or White Bread cycle, Medium crust setting, and the loaf size setting closest to a 1.5-pound loaf.

Step 8

Press the Start button and let the bread machine mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread.

Step 9

When the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the pan from the bread machine and let the bread cool for 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan.

Step 10

Allow the bread to fully cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(730.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1655.2

Total Fat 32.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3019.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 99.5mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 714.4mg	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: 17.8%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 71.8%