Imagine the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen, with a golden-brown crust and a delightfully hearty texture that promises to transform your ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. This Bread Machine Cornmeal Bread is not just a recipe—it's a culinary adventure that combines the rustic charm of cornmeal with the convenience of modern bread-making technology. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned home cook, this foolproof recipe will have you creating bakery-quality bread with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature. Measure each ingredient precisely using standard measuring cups and spoons.
- In the bread machine pan, add warm water first (approximately 110°F to activate the yeast). Ensure water is not too hot, which could kill the yeast.
- Sprinkle active dry yeast over the warm water and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to activate and become slightly foamy.
- Add sugar directly onto the yeast, which will help feed and activate the yeast's fermentation process.
- Carefully layer bread flour and cornmeal on top of the liquid ingredients, creating a barrier between the wet and dry components.
- Sprinkle salt over the flour mixture, ensuring it does not directly contact the yeast to prevent inhibiting its growth.
- Place the bread machine pan into the bread machine, securing it properly.
- Select the basic bread setting, medium crust color, and
- 5-pound loaf size on your bread machine.
- Close the lid and start the bread machine, allowing it to mix, knead, rise, and bake automatically.
- Once the baking cycle completes, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts.
- Gently tip the bread out onto a wire cooling rack and let it cool completely for 30-45 minutes before slicing.
- Store the cornmeal bread in an airtight container or bread bag at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Always use warm water around 110°F to activate the yeast perfectly. Too hot, and you'll kill the yeast; too cold, and it won't activate properly.
- Ingredient Order Matters: Follow the recipe's layering sequence precisely—liquids first, then dry ingredients, with salt and yeast kept separate to ensure optimal rising.
- Measure Accurately: Use standard measuring cups and spoons to ensure the right balance of ingredients, which is crucial for bread machine success.
- Check Yeast Freshness: Ensure your active dry yeast is within its expiration date and has been stored properly for the best rising potential.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack for 30-45 minutes before slicing to prevent a gummy texture and help it set properly.
- Storage Hack: Keep your cornmeal bread in an airtight container at room temperature, and it will stay fresh for 3-4 days, maintaining its delicious texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 130kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
