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A bread machine recipe that makes homemade bread simple to make. Make your own homemade bread machine white bread with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Using a bread machine to make homemade bread is by far the easiest way! I love that I can toss in the ingredients, walk away, and come back later to a crusty, warm loaf of homemade bread.

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After learning how to use my bread machine to make this simple white bread, it’s hard for me to enjoy store-bought white bread anymore! This bread machine recipe makes the perfect loaf for slicing for toast, peanut butter sandwiches, tuna salad sandwiches, tuna melts, BLT’s, or your favorite lunchtime meal.

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See the recipe card for full details and measurements. I’m including measurements for three different bread maker loaf sizes, so you can make as much as you want.

Measure Carefully: I tested this recipe using metric weights, then converted that to cups for your convenience. I suggest weighing your ingredients for the best results using a digital scale . They are inexpensive, and so useful when it comes to baking perfect bread. Learn more about measuring ingredients for baking in this post.

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Warm Water: When making bread it’s best to have all ingredients at room temperature to start. The water should be a bit above that, at 110°F/45°C, in order to activate the yeast.

You Can Sift the Flour: Sifting flour before making bread with it helps to aerate it, and will make a fluffier, less dense bread. It’s not necessary for success, but is an option.

Learn Your Machine: Just like Air Fryers and Instant Pots, bread machines will have differences from brand to brand and model to model. The good news is that most of the household bread makers work in generally the same way, but if you are having trouble with your machine, feel free to reach out, or search out others using that specific machine on the web. Bread machine users are a helpful bunch!

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White bread is the perfect canvas for so many delicious sandwiches! I enjoy this bread for breakfast, toasted or fresh, with a bit of butter and strawberry jam. If I have it, fresh Homemade Apple Butter is delicious on bread maker bread too.

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The manufacturer’s instructions will tell you to add the liquids first, then the dry ingredients. The instant yeast always goes in last. This ensures that the yeast is separated from the liquids until the kneading begins, and is an important step to follow.

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A good rule of thumb is that a bread machine recipe that uses approximately 3 cups of flour will make a 1.5pound loaf, and one with around 4 cups of flour will make a 2 pound loaf.

Choose Rapidrise yeast, Instant yeast, or Bread Machine yeast. According to Fleishmann’s Yeast’s website , the three are exactly the same, just sold under different names. Active Dry yeast is different from the others, and not recommended for bread machine recipes.

A bread machine is basically a small countertop oven that can also mix and knead ingredients and time the breadmaking process. The pan that the bread bakes in also contains a paddle, so that the bread can be mixed and baked in the same vessel. Electronic controls allow you to set the machine to knead, rest, and proof the dough. It’s a simple machine, but a very smart and time-saving appliance.

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This Hamilton Beach programmable bread maker is very well rated on Amazon and available at a reasonable price. You can buy more expensive bread makers, but I would start with a basic one until you’re comfortable and know that you want to use it often.

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You should always make sure that your yeast is fresh and active. It could be that your yeast is dead, or you added too much salt or sugar, or you forgot to add the yeast.

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This basic bread machine recipe for a simple white bread loaf is so easy to make. Perfect for beginner bread makers and delicious for sandwiches or toast.

Serving: 1 slice , Calories: 148 kcal , Carbohydrates: 26 g , Protein: 4 g , Fat: 3 g , Saturated Fat: 1 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g , Trans Fat: 1 g , Sodium: 238 mg , Potassium: 45 mg , Fiber: 1 g , Sugar: 1 g , Vitamin C: 1 mg , Calcium: 6 mg , Iron: 1 mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.Sneak Peek: Mix this Bread Machine Cinnamon-Raisin Bread in your bread machine, then roll it out by hand to get that classic swirl. Bake it in your oven for a superior crust. The secret ingredient? A pinch of ground cloves in the filling accentuates the cinnamon flavor.

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Am I the only person who likes to unroll, separate the layers, or dissect my food as I eat it? So unroll this bread as you eat it so you can appreciate all the layers of cinnamon as you smell and taste them.

I will show you two ways if you’re wondering how to swirl your bread in a bread machine. My favorite is to remove the dough after the DOUGH cycle, shape it by hand, and bake it in your oven. That’s how you get the best crust (see how thin it is in the picture) with even browning and an even texture throughout the bread.

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I like to bake this cinnamon raisin bread recipe in a covered Pullman bread pan. It’s perfect for this recipe to keep the swirls under control. Compare the picture above with one further down in this post, where I used a regular loaf pan. The coils aren’t nearly as pretty.

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You will not get cinnamon-raisin bread that looks like the one above if you bake your loaf inside a bread maker (paid link). That’s why I almost always mix the dough in a bread machine and bake it in my oven.

No worries if you don’t have a bread machine. Use a stand mixer or mix this bread by hand. See the recipe notes for details.

Most recipes call for white sugar or brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling. The problem is the layers. They want to pull apart as they bake. See the old picture below using a different recipe.

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I got the idea to use powdered sugar in the filling from Jennifer at Once Upon a Chef. The cornstarch in the sugar “glues” the layers together. Baking the bread in a covered Pullman pan (paid link) helps keep the cinnamon coils from separating.

This Bread Machine Cinnamon-Raisin Bread was mixed, kneaded, and baked in a bread machine. You can see that the texture is slightly dense but still acceptable. Unfortunately, the crust is thick and tough–a compromise one must often accept when baking in a bread machine.

Although the loaf on the left looks right, the picture on the right shows a malfunction. Unfortunately, both images are of the same loaf. I pulled the dough too tight while rolling it and before sealing it. As a result, the dough split as it baked and spilled the sugar and cinnamon out into the oven. Thankfully, I had placed a silicone mat on the rack below to catch any drips.

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During the first minute of the mixing/kneading phase, open the lid and check that the paddles are engaged and working correctly. The dough should start to clump immediately.

Watch the dough knead. It should stick to the sides and pull away cleanly. If the dough is too wet to pull away, add flour one tablespoon at a time, allowing the flour to absorb before adding more. If the dough is too dry and won’t stick, add more liquid, one tablespoon at a time, allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Read more about this surprising secret to making good bread with a bread machine.

Remove the dough from the bread machine pan. Shape into a rough square. Cover and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes.

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Use a rolling pin or your hands to roll or press the dough into a large rectangle approximately 10 x 14 inches.

Cover and place in a warm place to rise for 45-80 minutes or until it is almost double. When ready to bake, glaze the loaf if not using a Pullman pan or the bread machine for baking. Bake for 35-45 minutes at 375˚F (190˚C) or until internal temperature reaches 190˚F (88˚C). Check with a quick-read digital thermometer (paid link).

This helps the sides not to cave in. Next, remove the loaf and allow cooling on a wire rack

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