Pete's Bread Machine Bread

Discover the ultimate simplicity of homemade bread with Pete's Bread Machine Bread, a recipe designed to transform everyday ingredients into a bakery-quality loaf with minimal effort. With just a handful of pantry staples like fluffy bread flour, rich unsalted butter, and a touch of sugar, this recipe delivers a soft, perfectly risen bread featuring a golden crust that’s customizable to your preference. The bread machine handles all the heavy lifting—from kneading to baking—while you enjoy your day. Ready in just about 3 hours, this foolproof recipe is ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a side to your favorite soup, Pete's Bread Machine Bread will quickly become a family staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm water
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Bread flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Instant yeast

Directions

Step 1

Ensure your bread machine's paddle is installed in the pan.

Step 2

Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the following order: warm water, milk, unsalted butter, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the bread flour on top of the wet ingredients, ensuring it forms an even layer.

Step 4

Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the instant yeast. Do not let the yeast come into direct contact with the wet ingredients during this step.

Step 5

Secure the pan into the bread machine and close the lid.

Step 6

Select the 'Basic' or 'White Bread' setting on your bread machine. Choose the desired crust color (light, medium, or dark).

Step 7

Start the machine and allow it to knead, rise, and bake the bread automatically. This process typically takes about 3 hours depending on your machine.

Step 8

Once the bread cycle is complete, carefully remove the pan from the machine using oven mitts, as it will be hot.

Step 9

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then gently remove it and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Slice and enjoy your homemade bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(739.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1715.8

Total Fat 31.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 67.5mg	0%
Sodium 2396.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 315.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 49.2g	0%

Vitamin D 26.8IU	0%
Calcium 140.8mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 529.3mg	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: 16.2%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 72.5%