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2 Lb Bread Machine Recipe

This recipe creates a soft, warm loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches or simply slathering with butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water about 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Equipment

  • Bread machine

Method
 

  1. Add the warm water to the bread pan.
  2. Sprinkle the sugar and salt over the water.
  3. Add the vegetable oil or melted butter.
  4. Pour the bread flour over the liquid ingredients.
  5. Create a small well in the center of the flour and add the yeast.
  6. Select the 2 lb setting and the basic or white bread option.
  7. Press start and let the machine knead and rise.
  8. Once baking is complete, remove the bread from the pan and place it on a cooling rack.

Notes

For a crustier loaf, brush the top with melted butter right after baking!