Country Bread Abm
Create the perfect rustic loaf with this easy and foolproof Country Bread ABM recipe, specially designed for your automatic bread machine. This homestyle bread combines the creamy richness of milk, the light sweetness of sugar, and the buttery smoothness of unsalted butter, all balanced with a hint of salt for a savory finish. Made with simple pantry staples like bread flour and active dry yeast, this recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare before letting your bread machine work its magic. The result is a soft, fluffy interior and a golden, perfectly baked crust that’s customizable to your preferred level of crispness. Whether you’re pairing it with soups, using it for sandwiches, or enjoying it warm with a pat of butter, this country-style bread will quickly become a household favorite. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe is the ultimate convenience for fresh, homemade bread at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 tablespoons Sugar
- 3 cups Bread flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Active dry yeast
Instructions
Add the ingredients to your automatic bread machine pan in the order specified by your machine’s manufacturer. Typically, liquids go first, followed by dry ingredients, with yeast added last.
Start with the water (1 cup) and milk (0.25 cup), ensuring they are at room temperature or slightly warm (about 75-85°F or 24-29°C).
Add the unsalted butter (2 tablespoons), salt (1.5 teaspoons), and sugar (1.5 tablespoons).
Sift or spoon in the bread flour (3 cups). Level the flour, and avoid packing it tightly.
Make a small well in the center of the flour mound and add the active dry yeast (1.5 teaspoons). Ensure the yeast does not come in contact with liquids before the machine begins mixing.
Attach the pan securely in the bread machine. Select the 'Basic' or 'White Bread' setting. Use the crust color option of your choice (light, medium, or dark).
Start the machine and allow it to knead, rise, and bake the bread according to your machine's program. This will usually take about 2.5-3 hours.
Once the bread cycle finishes, carefully remove the pan from the machine using oven mitts.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve fresh or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3585 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.6 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.1 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 572 mg | 12% | |
*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.
