Bread Machine Sandwich Bread Recipes

Steps:

• Heat water to 120 degrees. I use a meat thermometer to check the temperature. Do not guess at the temperature of your water. Too hot or too cold makes a difference.
• Add sugar to water and stir until dissolved. (Note: If you do not dissolve the sugar, you will not get the same result.).
• Add 2 packages of RAPID RISE yeast to the water. (Note: regular yeast will not give you the same result.).
• Let mixture sit for 10 minutes. That seems to be the best amount of time. Anything more than 20 minutes seems to have a negative effect on the results. If you skip this step you won't get the fluffiness you're looking for. This should be in ADDITION to your bread machine rise.
• Spray bread machine pan with non-stick spray.
• Pour yeast mixture into pan. (My bread machine directions say always pour dry ingredients in first, but this works for me).
• Add oil. (I've tried this recipe with 4T of oil and no butter and 4T of butter and no oil, but did not get the same result.).
• Add melted butter. Salted or unsalted butter doesn't seem to make a difference. If I use unsalted butter, I up the salt to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
• Add flour.
• Add beaten egg.
• Add salt.
• Select medium crust, white bread and 2-pound loaf cycle.
• Remove the bread from the bread pan after the cycle has finished and place on a rack so the bottom doesn't get soggy. Try to resist taking that first slice while it's still warm. Sometimes I do -- sometimes I don't. :-) Lasts about 2 weeks in a refrigerator. Lasts about 3 days if kept out.
• You can take this basic recipe and add whatever spices you enjoy. I've used garlic, oregano, basil, etc. I haven't tried cheese yet, but if someone out there does would love to know how it turns out!

Steps:

• Place the water, sugar and yeast in the pan of the bread machine. Let the yeast dissolve and foam for 10 minutes. Add the oil, flour and salt to the yeast. Select Basic or White Bread setting, and press Start.

Steps:

• Place the bread flour, sugar, salt, milk powder, water, butter, and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Set on Dough cycle; press Start.
• Remove risen dough from the machine, deflate, and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces, and form into rounds. Place the rounds on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, mix together the egg white and 2 tablespoons water; brush lightly onto the rolls. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except melted butter in the pan of your bread machine according to manufacturer's directions.
• Select dough cycle.
• Check dough after 5 minutes mixing and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water (or more) if needed.
• When cycle is complete, remove dough to a lightly floured board and punch down.
• Divide dough in half and roll each half to 3/4" thickness.
• Cut with a 2 1/2" round biscuit cutter and place on greased baking sheet.
• Brush tops with melted butter, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
• Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.