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Country Fresh White Bread ~ Bread Maker Instructions

Servings 1 2 lb loaf of bread

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C milk warmed to 110-115 degrees F.
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter softened to room temp
  • 1 lg egg room temp
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 C bread flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast

Instructions
 

  • Add the milk, butter and egg to the bread pan.
  • Pour the salt, flour and sugar over top the liquid ingredients.
  • Press the back of a spoon into the flour to form a well, without allowing the liquid to seep through.
  • Add the yeast to the well.
  • Put the bread pan into place, in the bread maker.
  • Close the lid and push the menu select button.
  • Push the loaf size button until you get to the 2 lb setting.
  • Push the crust color button until you get to the desired one. (medium is best)
  • Push the start button.
  • Do not open the lid while the bread maker is working. You'll have to start over from scratch if you do.
  • When the machine is done, unplug it.
  • Using a pot holder, lift the bread pan out of the machine.
  • Loosen the bread from the sides of the pan with a thin rubber spatula. (do not use metal)
  • Place the bread pan upside down on a cooling rack and carefully slide the bread out.
  • Allow the bread to cool for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com