Elevate your home-baking game with this effortlessly flavorful Cracked Black Pepper Bread made in a bread machine. Infused with the earthy warmth of freshly cracked black pepper and subtly sweetened with a touch of honey, this artisan-style loaf boasts a delicate balance of savory and fragrant notes. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a bread machine, this recipe delivers a bakery-quality bread with a perfectly tender crumb and a beautifully golden, medium crust. Ideal as a sandwich base, a soup companion, or toasted with a drizzle of olive oil, this rustic loaf is versatile enough to complement any meal. Whether you're an experienced bread maker or a beginner, this recipe guarantees impressive results with just a few thoughtful ingredients like bread flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast. Perfect for weekdays or special occasions, this bread is sure to be a staple in your kitchen!
Add water, olive oil, and honey to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer, generally liquids first.
Add the bread flour, ensuring that it covers the liquid ingredients completely.
Sprinkle the salt and cracked black pepper over the flour evenly.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast to the well, keeping it separate from the salt.
Set the bread machine to the 'Basic' or 'White Bread' cycle with a medium crust setting. Start the machine.
Once the bread machine cycle completes, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes.
Gently transfer the bread to a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Calories |
1830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 34.6 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3564 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.7 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 52.0 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 616 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.