Softest Soft Bread with Air Pockets Using Bread Machine

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Learn how to make bread soft and fluffy with this easy bread machine recipe. After playing around with various recipes, I created perfect white bread with air pockets. Serve toasted with a bit of butter and jam for a slice of heaven!

Submitted by Barbug408 Barbug408
Updated on October 30, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 1-pound loaf
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (105 to115 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)

  • 4 teaspoons honey

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Pour warm water into the pan of a bread machine and stir in honey until dissolved. Add yeast; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.

  2. Add flour, olive oil, and salt to the pan in the order listed or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different.

  3. Run Soft cycle if available; otherwise, select Regular cycle. Remove loaf from the machine after the cycle is done, about 55 minutes. Allow baked loaf to cool before slicing.

Recipe Tip

The bread will slice better if you allow it to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

149 Calories
3g Fat
27g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 149
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g 7%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 56mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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