Bread Machine White Bread

Wonderful recipe, so delicious and soft.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Place ingredients in order in your bread machine pan. 2. Insert pan into bread machine. Set machine to Dough and let it mix. About 1.5 hours. 3. Butter a loaf pan with additional unsalted butter. 4. Shape the bread: When the dough is ready (machine finishes), punch it down to release the air. Lightly flour a work surface, your hands, and a rolling pin. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 8×15 inches. It does not have to be perfect—in fact, it will probably be rounded on the edges. That’s ok! Roll it up into an 8 inch log and place in the prepared loaf pan. 5. Cover shaped loaf with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or a clean kitchen towel. Allow to rise until it’s about 1 inch above the top of the loaf pan, about 1 hour. 6. Adjust your oven rack to a lower position and preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). (It’s best to bake the bread towards the bottom of the oven so the top doesn’t burn.) Once bread has risen enough, bake for 30-34 minutes or until golden brown on top. If you gently tap on the loaf, it should sound hollow. For a more accurate test, the bread is done when an instant read thermometer reads the center of the loaf as 195°F (90°C). If you notice the top browning too quickly, loosely tent the pan with aluminum foil. (I usually add aluminum foil over the loaf around the 20 minute mark.) 7. Remove from the oven and allow bread to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Feel free to let it cool completely before slicing, too. Cover leftover bread tightly and store at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.