Classic White Bread Abm
Achieve bakery-quality results at home with this Classic White Bread ABM (Automatic Bread Machine) recipe, perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Featuring a soft, pillowy crumb and a subtly sweet, buttery flavor, this versatile loaf is made effortlessly in a bread machine. With just a handful of pantry staples like bread flour, active dry yeast, and a touch of sugar, the recipe ensures a perfectly balanced taste and texture. The simple preparation involves adding the ingredients in sequence, letting the bread machine handle the kneading, proofing, and baking. Ideal for sandwiches, toast, or as a complement to hearty soups, this foolproof recipe delivers consistent results and fills your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked bread. Make this timeless homemade favorite part of your weekly routine today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Milk (lukewarm)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 cups Bread flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
Instructions
Measure all ingredients accurately and ensure they are at room temperature before starting.
Add the water and lukewarm milk to the bread machine pan.
Next, add the softened butter, sugar, and salt to the pan.
Add the bread flour, spreading it evenly over the wet ingredients.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast. Avoid letting the yeast touch the liquid ingredients at this stage.
Place the pan into your bread machine and select the following settings: 'Basic/White Bread Setting', medium crust color, and the loaf size appropriate for this recipe (generally 1.5 lbs loaf size).
Start the bread machine and allow it to complete the kneading, rising, and baking cycles. The total time will vary based on the machine but typically takes about 2.5–3 hours.
Once baking is complete, carefully remove the pan from the machine using oven mitts. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing. This helps ensure the texture remains light and airy.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3587 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.5 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 615 mg | 13% | |
*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.
