Bread Machine 2 Lb Traditional White Bread
Craft the perfect homemade loaf with this easy and foolproof Bread Machine 2 Lb Traditional White Bread recipe! Designed specifically for bread machines, this classic recipe combines simple pantry staples—like bread flour, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast—to yield a fluffy, golden loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying warm with a pat of butter. With just 5 minutes of prep time, your trusty bread machine does all the heavy lifting, from kneading to baking, ensuring bakery-quality results with minimal effort. Follow the step-by-step instructions to customize your crust and enjoy the delightful aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen. Perfect for any home baker, this recipe is a must-try for consistently delicious white bread with a tender crumb and irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups Bread flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
Instructions
Add the warm water (make sure it’s around 110°F) into the bread machine pan.
Sprinkle the granulated sugar and salt over the water.
Add the softened unsalted butter in small pieces, spreading them evenly over the water.
Carefully add the bread flour so it covers the liquid completely. Be sure to avoid leaving any exposed water.
Make a small well in the center of the flour using your fingers or a spoon, but do not press through to the liquid. Add the active dry yeast into this well.
Place the bread machine pan into the bread machine and secure it according to your machine’s instructions.
Select the basic or white bread cycle (usually specified for a 2 lb loaf) and choose your preferred crust setting (light, medium, or dark). Press start.
Allow the bread machine to run through the complete cycle, which typically includes kneading, rising, and baking. This will take about 3 to 3.5 hours depending on the machine.
When the cycle finishes, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine. Use oven mitts as it may be hot.
Turn the bread out onto a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 3558 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.8 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.0 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 649 mg | 14% | |
*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.
