Recently I purchased a bread machine. I had one AGES ago and I never could get great bread that was evenly baked or even totally risen out of it.
This one is amazing though. I consistently have perfect, white bread that rises super high.
We are FANCY around here with our masking tape label. 😉 This Rubbermaid container is made for holding bread. As this loaf is so tall, I have to lay it down to put it away.
I used this recipe to make it. I add all liquid first, then, the flour, sugar and salt. I then take a spoon and gently make a well for the yeast. I use the quick rise yeast. Even though I shouldn’t according to the manufacturer of the bread machine, I do. Why? Because the four loaves I have made in the past, didn’t rise when I used just active yeast.
That being said, I have put the recipe below as it was written. Just make sure your yeast doesn’t touch any of the liquid and you’ll be okay.
- 1.5 cups water
- 3.5 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast
- Put the ingredients into the bowl of the bread maker, in the order they are listed. Turn it to either 2 hour 20 minute cycle or the 3 hour bread cycle.
- When ready, remove and allow to cool completely before eating.