Buttermilk and Honey Bread Machine Bread and Rolls

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Step 1

Heat buttermilk, water and honey between 90 and 120 degree. Add salt and butter, then flour. Add yeast last. Choose basic or white bread and light or medium crust setting.

Step 2

Put all ingredients—yeast, flour, salt, buttermilk, butter, honey, and water—in the bread machine in the order suggested by the bread machine manufacturer. Use kneading cycle.

Step 3

If flour is not mixed properly, then knead again, adding some flour if the dough is sticky.

Step 4

Shape into rolls and allow to rise until doubled in bulk.

Step 5

You can use an egg wash and sprinkle with seeds of your choice; sesame, poppy, or caraway.

Step 6

Bake at 375 F until lightly browned. Serve and enjoy.

Step 7

Out of bread flour? You probably have a substitute right in the pantry that will work—all-purpose flour! There's no need to worry about changing measurements, just use the same amount. The bread won't rise quite as high as it would with the bread flour, or be quite as dense, but it will turn out fine.

Step 8

An egg wash is used to help seeds stick and also to create a shiny surface.

Step 9

Firstly, always make sure your yeast is fresh. If you’re unsure of the expiration date, place 1 teaspoon of yeast in a glass bowl with 1 teaspoon of sugar and half a cup of warm water. Give the ingredients a quick mix and leave the mixture to rest for at least 15 minutes. The yeast will only be fit for use if the mixture bubbles and becomes foamy.

Step 10

It’s always best to separate the ingredients when adding them to your bread machine pan. Put the water in first, along with any other liquids in your recipe like milk and oil. Then add dry ingredients, such as salt and sugar. Next pour in the flour, and lastly the yeast. This ensures there’s no unpredictable interactions between ingredients.

Step 11

Even though you may have followed the recipe to the letter, you need to be aware that different flours have different moisture contents. That means you need to check whether your recipe requires dry or moist flour to determine how much water you need to add to the pan. See our guide to the best bread machine flour. Add extra water or flour little by little until you get the right dough consistency. Remember: you’re looking for soft and smooth.

Step 12

When the consistency is correct, your dough should form into one ball that does not stick to the bottom or sides of the pan. Then, close the lid and let the machine get down to some serious kneading and baking.

Step 13

Another great tip is to ensure you are using the right size pan for the amount of dough you want to bake. If you’ve got too much dough and it touches the lid of the pan, then it’s likely to result in a sunken loaf.