Bread Machine Bread

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Tired of bread machine bread recipes coming out dry and hard? This is a foolproof method for getting perfect bread every time! Use this easy recipe to make dinner rolls, pizza dough, even bread machine cinnamon rolls.

Bread made from a bread machine
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  1. The Best Bread Machine Bread Recipe
  2. Why Use a Bread Maker/Machine?
  3. What Bread Maker is Best?
  4. Do I Need to use Bread Machine Flour/Yeast?
  5. Ingredients
  6. How to Bake After Mixing
  7. More Bread Machine Recipes
  8. Other Things You Can Use This Dough For:
  9. Frequently Asked Questions
  10. How to Make Bread Machine Bread
  11. Bread Machine Bread Recipe

The Best Bread Machine Bread Recipe

My good friend, Abby, has always made THE best bread. A few years ago, I asked her what her secret is and she told me she always does her bread in a bread machine. I honestly didn’t believe her at first because bread machine bread just isn’t usually good. I had attempted making bread in a bread machine at least a dozen times and I could never make it taste right. She proved me wrong. Now making bread/dough in the bread machine is my VERY favorite way to make homemade bread. A special thanks to her for sharing this white bread recipe with us (and allowing me to share it with you!)

Sliced warm bread


Why Use a Bread Maker/Machine?

Bread machine dough being poured into a bread pan

Bread machines are SO convenient. You just put everything right in, push go, and it does all the work for you! The mixing, the kneading, the rising, the baking…everything! Where the bread machine falls short is in the “baking” part. When it comes to baking bread, the bread machine is not your friend. So what is to be done? Shhh.. it’s a secret. Here’s what you do: Dump the dough in a bread pan, put it in a COLD oven (no preheating, YAY!), turn the oven on and bake. It’s THAT easy.

What Bread Maker is Best?

Honestly, it doesn’t really matter what kind of bread machine you have. We got the cheapest bread maker on Amazon that had decent reviews. I think it was under $100. Any basic bread maker will do. Just make sure it has a “dough” option so it will stop once the dough is done.

Ingredients for bread in a bread machine

Do I Need to use Bread Machine Flour/Yeast?

Nope! Just make sure you are using a quick-rise yeast for it to work best. In this recipe, we just use all-purpose flour, no need to spend extra getting special ingredients.

Ingredients

  • Water – very hot
  • Egg
  • Butter – cold, not softened
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Flour
  • Quick-rise yeast (instant yeast)

How to Bake After Mixing

  1. When your dough is finished, pour it straight into a greased bread pan. If you want to make it look pretty, you can turn it so a smooth side is facing up. Then just tuck down any unruly edges.
  2. Place the bread pan in the COLD oven. No preheating necessary!
  3. Set temperature to 350-degrees and set timer for 30 minutes. The bread will rise and bake in this time.
  4. Remove baked bread from the oven and remove quickly from pan. Place on a cooling rack and brush with butter. Cover with a towel or place in a plastic Ziplock bag to keep from drying out.
    Bread machine dough in a baking pan

More Bread Machine Recipes

Bread Machine Dinner Rolls

The bread machine method of making homemade rolls couldn’t be easier (or more delicious). It is even easier than using frozen rolls because you don’t have to wait for them to thaw! Here’s how you do it:

  1. Follow steps 1-3 below
  2. Remove dough from bread machine and place on a floured surface (knead in a little extra flour if it is too sticky to handle)
  3. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Fold and pinch into balls and place in a greased 9×13 glass baking dish.
  4. Place in COLD oven and set to 350-degrees. Set timer for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove rolls from oven and brush with butter.
  6. Tip: You can also roll these out more flat and bake them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to make hamburger buns
    Rolls made from bread machine dough

Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls

You can even use this recipe to make cinnamon rolls! Here’s how to do it:

  1. Follow steps 1-3 below but swap out the water for 1 cup warm milk, then add an additional: 1 egg, ¼ cup sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 tablespoon yeast.
  2. After the dough has gone through the dough cycle, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and allow to rise another 15 minutes.
  3. Use a rolling pin to roll dough out into a 16×20 inch rectangle. Melt ⅓ cup butter and pour over the top of the dough. Combine 1 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the top of the butter.
  4. Starting from the longer side, tightly roll up the dough to form a cylinder. Slice the log into 10-12 equal pieces.
  5. Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Once the rolls have risen, bake them at 375-degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While rolls are baking, prepare our cream cheese frosting recipe (you will want to half the recipe for these cinnamon rolls)
  8. Once the cinnamon rolls are done baking, let them cool for a few minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting on top.

Other Things You Can Use This Dough For:

We have used this exact dough recipe for all sorts of recipes. Sometimes you have to knead it with some flour to get the right consistency depending on what you are making, but it works like a charm in these recipes:

Read more:35+ Dinner Ideas

Frequently Asked Questions

Will regular flour work in a bread machine?

Bread machines usually call for ‘bread flour’. The main difference between bread flour and all-purpose flour is the gluten content (bread flour has more gluten). All-purpose flour is absolutely fine to use! Your loaf of bread may not rise as spectacularly as it would with the bread flour, but there really isn’t much of a difference.

Is it cheaper to make your own bread with a bread maker?

Absolutely! And not only is it cheaper, but you know exactly what is going into it! No mystery ingredients in your sandwich bread.
Broken down, the savings look like this: The average cost of a loaf of basic white bread is around $4 (more or less), making it yourself costs about $2.
(It also tastes better!)

How can I improve my bread flavor?

Don’t rush the proofing of your loaf. The proofing is a fermenting process, and while it does this it is developing complex and interesting flavors and a texture.

How to Make Bread Machine Bread

Bread from a bread machine

Bread Machine Bread

4.94 from 139 votes
Tired of bread machine bread recipes coming out dry and hard? This is a foolproof method for getting perfect bread every time!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12

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Equipment

  • Bread Machine

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water (very hot)
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons butter (cold- not softened)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast

Instructions

  • Place hot water, egg, butter, sugar, and salt in bread machine.
  • Add 3 cups flour. Make a small well in the flour and add yeast.
  • Set bread machine to "dough" for 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) and start.
  • When dough is finished. Pour directly into a greased bread pan. If needed, gently turn the bread or tuck in the edges so the top is smooth.
  • Place bread in COLD oven and set oven to 350 degrees. Set timer for 30 minutes.
  • When finished baking, remove from oven and carefully remove bread from the pan (it's ok if it is sticky).
  • Place on a baking rack to cool and brush the top with butter. Place a towel over the bread or place in a plastic Ziplock bag to keep from drying out.
  • Serve immediately or place in a plastic Ziplock bag to keep from drying out.

If Making Rolls:

  • Remove dough from bread machine and place on a floured surface.
  • Knead in a little flour if dough is too sticky to handle.
  • Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Fold and pinch into dough balls and place in a greased 9×13 glass baking dish.
  • Place in a COLD oven and set to 350 degrees. Set timer for 25 minutes.
  • Remove rolls from oven and brush with butter.

Notes

When you have a good loaf of bread, you have infinite bread possibilities. This bread machine recipe is perfect for…
  • using as a crust to spread with jams, from raspberry to fig to cherry, and drizzled with honey
  • toasting and  slathering with garlic and cheese, and pairing with soups, salads, and vegetables
  • your favorite new sandwich
  • French toast, a morning staple
  • and finally, the classic bread and butter, not to be overlooked. 
This bread machine white bread is more than a recipe, it’s a new (easier) way of life. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 136IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg

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  1. 5 stars
    It’s the best bread recipe, I’ve used so far, I first time making didn’t have bread flour, looked for substitute ingredient ( vital wheat gluten) to make bread flour, didn’t have that looked farther to find substitute for vital wheat gluten., I had several of those to choose from. Used it,
    Still with using psyllium husk, and water. The first bread was heavier, tasting, still just looked like wheat bread, taste was good! .
    Dinner rolls were amazing.
    I took 1 bread dough, split into 2 bread pans. Didn’t have another bread pan. Still wonderful. And was able to share double !
    Can this be frozen? To make ahead.?has anyone tried?

  2. It was a little bit doughy when I took it out of the oven and cut a piece off. Putting it back in for a little longer.

  3. 5 stars
    We love this recipe. The first three times we made it, it worked perfectly. Since then, it seems to be rising too quickly and over proofing in the bread machine (and seems too sticky). We can’t figure out what’s going on, though we’ve tried taking it out before 90 minutes and adding extra flour so it’s less sticky. Any thoughts?

      1. It’s been an unusually wet winter, but I don’t think the weather’s really changed since I started baking the bread. Our bread machine dough cycle is about 2.5 hours, but I’ve been taking it out after 90 minutes (sometimes less to try to stop it from rising too much). I’ll try to reduce the water a bit and see what happens. It’s been delicious every time, even when it doesn’t seem quite right.

  4. 5 stars
    i found this recipe in January. I have made minimum 10 loaves. My husband and I LOVE this recipe! i have given loves to friends and family and they have enjoyed it as well. i have made the bread as directed and made a mixture of butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar, pressed the bread out and spread the combination and rolled the bread and baked according to directions. YUMMY!!!

  5. 5 stars
    This is the best bread machine recipe I have tried so far. The bread turned out perfectly. I can’t wait to try the cinnamon rolls. This is my new go-to recipe.

  6. 5 stars
    Made this bread exactly as it instructs. I expected disaster because of how quick and easy it is but to my surprise it was perfect! It is the only bread I bake now. . . And sometimes at the last minute! Thank you for such a delicious and quick bread re ipe.

  7. Just made this and cut off a piece. It needs to bake longer than the 30 minutes (from a cold oven). What did I do wrong?

  8. 5 stars
    I’ve been making this bread quite a while and I really love it! It’s so fast and easy
    to make and turns out great. To make it even faster and easier I put together several packets of pre-measured dry ingredients (except the yeast), and place the salt and sugar in a separate little bag which I then place in a larger bag with the 3 cups of flour. I even
    cut up the 4 tablespoons of butter and keep it in a baggy in the fridge. Talk about fast!

  9. 5 stars
    Hello, I made your delicious bread loaf. The texture is so perfect, but mine was a tad salty. I was wondering if I was supposed to use unsalted butter?

  10. Best bread machine bread ever. Follow the recipe and I bake for 35 min starting with a cold oven. I use dough cycle, bread flour and quick rise yeast . I do not buy bread any more at all.

  11. 3 stars
    Great tasting bread but it didn’t rise very much and didn’t cook all the way through after the recommended 30 minutes starting in a cold oven.

  12. 5 stars
    Best bread maker recipe I have found! This is my go-to recipe for baking bread. The crumb is perfect and allows you to thin slice for sandwiches. Make according to recipe and you can’t go wrong. I scrape down the flour during the first couple minutes. Dough will seem very sticky and wet but that’s ok. Don’t add anything! I love that you can pop it into a cold oven and it bakes perfectly. Looking forward to using this recipe for rolls for Thanksgiving.

  13. 5 stars
    My husband says I knocked this one out of the park. It looked so good I couldn’t wait until it was cool for me to have a little slice with butter. Great recipe!

  14. 5 stars
    I make this bread twice a week now. I add 1/3 whole wheat flour to my three cup mix. I also add a heaping tablespoon of gluten flour to help it rise better with the whole wheat. I let my incredible Breville machine do all the work. I end up with a 3 lb loaf . My my machine allows for three different size loaves and I set it for the 2 lb but always end up with three. The loaves come up to the top of the window and are perfect in every way! Thank you so much for this great recipe that I will use forevermore. I’m planning to try rolls, cinnamon rolls, Pizza and anything else I can think of with this basic recipe. I’ll let you know.

  15. 1 star
    Help please !
    I followed your recipe as shown but the dough did not form. I added 6 more spoonfuls of baking bread mix and it just stayed like a thick pudding.
    What a waste.
    I am getting so frustrated as this is my third unsuccessful attempt
    Diane

  16. 5 stars
    So far, my favorite bread recipe. I made it exactly as directed and it turned out perfect. Very soft but dense at the same time. Will be making again and I’m going to make it into buns too. Wondering how this recipe does after freezing?

    1. We haven’t tried it that way, so I can’t say for sure. Let us know how it turns out if you do try it!

    2. 5 stars
      I have made this recipe twice with milk and and it turned out great both times. The second time, I used a little less sugar, salt, and yeast to satisfy my personal taste. You may know that substituting milk gives breads a softer crust. It may not rise quite as high as with water, but it will still have decent oven spring (if not over proofed in the machine – use the “poke test”) and a soft interior with no large holes. It will also brown more quickly. Keep an eye on it near the end.

  17. 5 stars
    I have made the bread machine bread my grown son’s love it. Of so do I an it’s so easy. So fluffy and better then the bread machine bread ever was. Thank you so much for this recipe. I have told several friends how good and easy it is

  18. 5 stars
    Wow, my bread turned out amazing!! I had to alter recipe a little since I’m at a high altitude…3 extra tbsps H2O, 25% less yeast, and increased temp to 375…turned out just perfect!! Finally found an easy recipe to follow, thank you! New to this and had been struggling and thinking of giving up…not anymore!

  19. 4 stars
    So tried this 3 different ways and all turned out good

    First followed recipe exactly and baked in the oven.

    Next followed recipe exactly but cooked it in the bread maker entirely ( was good but think I preferred the suggested way though)

    Next again followed recipe but added 2 tablespoons of everything bagel seasoning half to the liquid and half to the flour as I wasnt sure which tonadd it to (cut the salt back slightly as its in the everything mix…and cooked entirely in the bread maker…Husband and I both thought it elevated the bread even more…think I will try adding a bit more next go round (it was an experiment lol)

  20. How long for 2 mini loaves? I’d like to try and divide the dough, in 2 loaves each 5 x 3 pans, to give to some folks who live alone.

    1. We haven’t tried it that way, so I can’t say. Maybe look up a recipe for mini loaves and base the baking time on that?

  21. 5 stars
    I cannot get over not having to let the dough rise a second time; ie: remove dough from machine, knock down and let rise again. Have I missed something, or do I take the dough from the machine, straight into bread pan and then into the oven? Thank you, from London, England.

  22. 5 stars
    Amazing recipe! I substituted bread flour and let the machine do everything with the basic, full program adding a tiny bit extra flour during the first kneading cycle. The bread texture, smell, color and everything was picture perfect. So soft, fragrant and beautifully plump and delicious. Love that this is just 3 cups of flour too! Thank you!

  23. 5 stars
    I made this bread Saturday and it is absolutely delicious. I just let my bread maker do the whole thing (bake it as well) and it is the best bread I’ve made since I got the machine 4 months ago. Thanks so much!

  24. I followed the directions exactly and my bread is not very sturdy. It’s really falling apart even with thick slices. Anybody have any suggestions on what I might have done wrong? I used APV and quick rise yeast

  25. This is a great recipe.. however, if you have a split oven like I do, the bread will burn during the heat up process. The first time I thought it was just a fluke because I was on the middle rack. I just tried again on the low rack and it still burned. I think this might be best for larger normal sized ovens. We have an LG Signature oven. It’s still edible, but the top is black at parts.

  26. 4 stars
    Best I’ve followed so far. Used APF looking forward to repeating with bread flour to compare. Would like to figure out how to get the exterior and shape slight more uniform . Trying to replicate mass produced shape with this tremendously better overall taste.

    1. I tried it today for the first time. It is sitting to cool now. We haven’t tasted it but it did make the house smell good!!

  27. I am trying this recipe for the first time today and I followed these instructions exactly and the dough was to wet so I had to add extra flour and I am praying I did not add to much. I used 3 cups of all purpose flour. Has anyone else had this issue?

    1. Yes me too but I didn’t add more flour.
      How did yours turn out?
      Mine seemed good even tho I had great doubts!

  28. I have made this recipe three times now. Currently working on my fourth. This bread is delicious! I added cinnamon in one loaf and it was so good! I also use unbleached flour instead.

  29. 5 stars
    You’re so right! Baking it in the oven made a big difference. Can’t wait to try this method with other bread recipes

  30. 4 stars
    I made this in my bread maker and it turned out great! I don’t bake it in the oven though. I put it to the white bread setting and 3 1/2 hours later I got the perfect loaf. It’s ridiculously fluffy, soft, and moist. I’m gonna print this recipe for my mom to try next!

  31. 5 stars
    Very good for the white bread!!
    For honey wheat bread use half wheat flour and exchange the sugar for honey and follow same directions.

  32. 5 stars
    I’ve never tried my hands on making a bread. Infact, I can’t even bake to save my life but I happen to be in a house with a bread maker and all the ingredients so I tried this recipe and it came out super awesome👌 Next time, I’ll work on making the shape look better but I’m elated! Thank you!!!

  33. 5 stars
    This was ridiculously easy and so good. I’m happy I kept my bread machine around because I’ll be making bread weekly now. Thank you for this recipe!

  34. 5 stars
    The best—and easiest—bread I’ve ever made in my bread machine!! This will now be my “go to” recipe. Thank you for sharing.

    1. We haven’t tried doubling this recipe before, so I can’t say one way or the other. Let us know how it goes if you try it!

  35. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! Our family loves it. I wanted to share that I make it with 1/4 cup of honey and replace one cup of the flour with whole wheat flour. The bread comes out perfectly every time!

  36. 5 stars
    This is by far the best bread machine recipe I have tried…it is now my go to recipe…
    Thank you for sharing it.

  37. Are there adjustments to be made for bread machine baking on the account of elevation and humidity within the house? My question stems from 3 failures from too dry to too wet when following recipes and pre-sets on machine. I’m at 7000’ and house humidity is usually always under 30% (often around 5%)… Any help with this would be greatly appreciated as wasting materials is quite undesirable!
    Thank you,
    Craig G

    1. Yes. You would need a really good cup for cup flour blend. I like the Namaste GF Flour brand that you can find at Costco.

  38. 5 stars
    The BEST dough ever because it makes the most delicious rolls! I have saved this recipe to use over & over again, and it always turn out perfectly! Sooo yummy!!

  39. 5 stars
    This is, without question, the best bread machine recipe I have ever tried. No kneading, cold butter, put the dough in a cold oven? It just ran counter to every other recipe I’ve tried. But it just works beautifully. And I found that the bread does not dry out as quickly as other recipes have tried. Thank you for this.

  40. 5 stars
    Best bread recipe by far! Did find the dough a little sticky when checking it, so I added a tablespoon at a time of flour until it was as sticky. I also used bread flour & I don’t know if that would have anything to with the stickiness. Was very leery of proofing the bread that way, but wow, I was pleasantly surprised!

  41. 5 stars
    Loved loved this recipe. Making another 🍞right now. We had it fresh the first day. I’ve been making toast with the rest.

    1. I love this bread recipe. So much that I would like to make a really large batch and multiple loafs at one time. Have you ever made this dough without the bread maker to allow for a bigger batch? Any tips on how to go about this? I’ve never made bread without my bread maker.

  42. 5 stars
    This bread turned out delicious!!!! Perfect taste, beautiful crust and so easy using the bread machine for the dough. Only had active dry so used 1/4 more yeast and activated it fully before adding all ingredients. Made french toast with it the next day and it was perfect!
    Thank you, I have found my go to bread recipe! 🤗

  43. The bread came out great! But the dough did not come out the way it does in your pictures…it was really wet and I scraped out the pan with a spatula…any idea why? Too much water?

    1. Huh, that’s strange! I haven’t had it turn out wet like that before. Did the bread come out dense?

  44. 5 stars
    I just made the best bread I’ve ever made and this was the recipe. I love the sweet, buttery taste and it was so easy. I’m going to start making bread for family and friends. I can’t tell you how happy I am and how much I enjoyed this bread recipe…Thanks so much

  45. I have always had problems making bread in my bread machine. It never bakes long enough. This recipe was just great! From now on will be my go to bread recipe!

  46. 5 stars
    I made this recipe exactly as written even though I was skeptical about the baking instructions. It came out perfectly. My husband and I both feel this this is the best bread I have ever made. It is easy to make, the texture is not too heavy and crust was perfect. Thank you for sharing. #1 on our list.

  47. 5 stars
    So glad I found this recipe. My bread maker died a few weeks ago. It was a Toast Master that I had for over 25 years. It made the most amazing bread. So, I got a new machine by Cuisnart. I used the same recipe and was very disappointed. The taste was very different and the crust was much darker even on the light setting and very hard. I like a light and soft crust. And, I loved the taste that my old machine made. Your recipe is very close to it. I am so glad I found your recipe. Baking it in the oven was wonderful. I have made my old recipe for many people as gifts. Now I am looking at buying a pan from William Sonoma to make perfect rectangle bread loaves for sandwiches. Thank you.

  48. Yesterday, I had a serious yen for fresh hot rolls. So, I made this dough in my Amazon Basic 2 pound bread machine. But literally just as it was done, our power went off for a few hours, so no oven was available and I had to refrigerate it overnight. It continued to rise even in the refrigerator. What would be the best method for making rolls from this refrigerated dough? Should I let it set out until it becomes room temperature again before shaping and placing the rolls? Should I preheat the oven instead of baking in a cold one? thanks for any advice.

    1. I think you could shape them right out of the fridge and then let them rise to room temp. Sorry your power went out! Hope everything is okay!

  49. 5 stars
    So glad I found this recipe site! Today I tried the bread machine and then the oven and it came out perfectly! The only change I made was to use bread flour, which I sifted. I am going to try the rolls next…excited to have bread in half the time it would take by using the bread machine for the whole cycle. Thank you for sharing with your readers.

  50. 5 stars
    My aunt has a bread machine from years ago. She said it was a fad. But when I tried this recipe in her machine… we laughed and said we’re ready for bread machines to come back into style again! SO SO good. And so easy to make.

  51. Wonderful, soft bread! Made this a few times & looking forward to more. I can’t believe I can make delicious bread, in just 2 hours, 5 mins prep! Thanks for sharing!

  52. 5 stars
    It turned out a bit denser than I’d have liked as I didn’t have quick rising yeast. It was still soft and delicious. My new go to bread! Thanks!

  53. 5 stars
    Loved this recipe! Do you happen to have a recipe that comes out like this using a sourdough starter? I have not found a sourdough recipe that comes out with a good texture in the bread machine. I really like using machine for everything but baking.

    1. We haven’t done a lot of experimenting with sourdough, but it is on our list of recipes we’d like to try!

  54. Now that I’ve prepared the dough in my bread machine (thanks for the recipe!), I’d like to bake it in a deep dish pizza, as you suggested. How should I modify the pizza recipe you linked to in order use this dough?

    1. You can continue to make it in the bread maker if you want to. Personally, I don’t think it comes out near as good in the bread machine. It turns out way too dry and the crust gets too hard.

  55. 5 stars
    This is literally our favorite basic dough recipe! It is so delicious and extremely predictable! I’ve already made three batches in the last week and a half because my husband is very pleased.

    I’ve only made a couple minor tweaks to it which I did the first time just because I was feeling it and we have continued that.
    1) I add just 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract which just give it a tad bit of sweetness.
    2) I bake them into rolls and after they are cooked and I paint butter on them I also sprinkle them lightly with salt. They are Soo yummy!!! Highly recommend!!!
    If you refrigerate them they heat up. Beautifully!

    1. 5 stars
      I took this recipe to a bread tasting activity at my church and it was the best one there! Moist and not crumbly, wonderful flavor! I want to try and reduce the sugar just a little bit so that it will taste a little better as plain sandwich bread, but this is now my go to recipe!! Thank you so much! 💜

  56. 5 stars
    I’ve done this recipe exactly as the recipe states and it was perfect! It is so easy to make and I was able to make a very delicious bread. Thank you so much for sharing.

  57. I have been making bread in my bread maker for a long time but I can’t get bread machine yeast I using regular yeast but my bread is not rising as much so the bread is denser. My question is do I put the yeast in first or do L add more at the end

    1. For this recipe I always add the yeast right after I add the flour. I hope this helps!

    2. If using active dry yeast, after putting the dough in the breadpan, place it in a warm area (75-85 degrees F) and let it rise for about 45 minutes before placing in the oven.

  58. 5 stars
    This bread is delicious. The aroma, texture, and taste are far superior to bread baked in the bread machine. I had no issues with using bread flour and active yeast for bread machines. My loaf was perfect. It tastes like those sweet Hawaiian rolls.

  59. 5 stars
    Followed the recipe, but I only had bread flour (2 cups bob’s artisan bread flour and 1 cup King Arthur’s organic bread flour) and bob’s active dry yeast.

    I wanted to try this recipe because I don’t really love bread machine bread (though it smells nice when done).

    This bread was amazing. I did the dough option, put in loaf pan, put in cold oven and baked for 30 min. Then brushed with melted butter when done. It was extremely delicious, and the texture and taste was far superior to finished loaves from the bread machine. My new way of making bread! And since this recipe uses the oven, I have a loaf in 2 hours as opposed to 3-1/2 hours.

    So delicious!

    Oh, I’m not sure if this makes an impact, but because I had salted butter, I only used 1 tsp of salt. My bread was perfect so not sure if that 1/4 tsp missing would have done much.

    1. If the recipe calls for 1 tablespoon quick rise yeast, should I use 2 packets since each packet is 1/4 ounce I think…

        1. Thank you… I did one packet, and followed the directions as written and this bread was delicious…. Going to try the rolls now….

    1. Can I leave the dough in the loaf pan until I’m ready to bake it? Should I cover it? Put it in the fridge?

  60. 5 stars
    Turned out awesome. What a cool recipe. Makes the best bread for sandwiches and dough for rolls or whatever you are in the mood for. Finally something my bread maker is good for and half the time from start to finish. Will share this one for sure. The One tablespoon of the yeast you call for in the recipe is 3 teaspoons and the quick rise packets are 2-1/4 teaspoons but since I live in a high altitude the packets work out great because high altitude baking needs less yeast. Tricky getting things to come out great every time in this elevation. Thanks again for such an awesome recipe.

      1. We’ve only tested this recipe with the listed ingredients. So, I can’t speak to how that would turn out.

    1. I live at sea level and also went for the one packet. Perfect taste and texture but as dough was quite sticky I was unable to smooth top by tucking sides down after “pouring” into bread pan. It came out looking a bit grotesque but even if it was ugly, it was mine and I loved it. BTW, I wish that you’d clear up the yeast quantity once and for all time. Is it a tablespoon or a packet?

  61. The bread was delicious. I was doubtful about the cold oven start but it worked great. Going to make the roll today.

      1. Since it is so hot where I live now, do you think I could use the BAKE function on my Ninja Foodie. I believe the standard is you take off 25° on the temp and reduce baking time by 10%. Has anyone done this and we’re successful?

  62. 5 stars
    Your friend Abby DOES make the best bread! 🌟
    And here’s one more really cool thing about Abby and her bread. Even though she can only make one loaf at a time in her bread machine, once a week, Abby makes this bread and gives it away!
    Great girl, that Abby. ❤️
    Thanks for posting this, Erica! Abby is lucky to have such good friends.
    And we are all lucky that y’all share so many awesome recipes!

    1. Well Abby is the best! We have been the recipient of her gracious bread deliveries and it ALWAYS makes my day. I am definitely the lucky one 😉