Get ready to experience bread-making magic that will fill your kitchen with the most irresistible aroma and create a loaf so soft and delicious, you'll never want store-bought bread again! This foolproof White Bread recipe using a Zojirushi bread machine is your ticket to becoming a home baking superstar, with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe promises bakery-quality bread right from your own kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients precisely and ensure they are at room temperature for optimal bread machine performance.
- Add warm water (around 110°F) to the Zojirushi bread machine pan first, ensuring the water is not too hot to kill the yeast.
- Crack eggs into the bread pan, beating them slightly before adding other liquid ingredients.
- Pour vegetable oil into the bread pan, creating a liquid base for the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix bread flour, sugar, and salt, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Sprinkle active dry yeast over the liquid ingredients, making sure it does not directly contact salt which can inhibit yeast activation.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture on top of the liquid ingredients, creating distinct layers.
- Place the bread pan into the Zojirushi bread machine, securing it correctly.
- Select the "White Bread" setting on your Zojirushi machine, choosing a medium crust color if available.
- Close the lid and start the bread machine, which will knead, rise, and bake the bread automatically.
- Once the baking cycle completes, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts.
- Turn the bread out onto a cooling rack and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Always use ingredients at room temperature to ensure consistent mixing and rising.
- Yeast Activation: Ensure your water is warm (around 110°F) but not hot, which can kill the yeast.
- Layer Ingredients Carefully: Add liquids first, then dry ingredients, with yeast sprinkled last to prevent direct salt contact.
- Measure Precisely: Baking is a science, so use exact measurements for best results.
- Let It Rest: Allow the bread to cool for 15-20 minutes after baking to help it set and slice more easily.
- Storage Tip: Store your freshly baked bread in an airtight container to maintain moisture and freshness.
- Experiment Safely: Once you've mastered this basic recipe, try adding herbs or seeds for unique flavor variations.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 48g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 55mg
