Sweet Bread (For Bread Machines)

CarrolJ's Note:

Years ago when I lived in Colorado, a neighbor, Pat gave me a loaf of bread for an early Christmas present. It was so lucious that I asked for the recipe, and then discovered it was made in a Bread Machine...so asked for one for a Christmas gift from my husband. I have been making this recipe ever since. It is the favorite of all breads I make. I usually use the dough cycle and bake in a conventional oven since I prefer the crust texture that way.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 15-20

Yield: 1.5 lb. loaf

• 1 1/3 cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons dry buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine or 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon dry yeast

Directions:

1. Depending on the type of machine you have put the wet and dry ingredients in your machine as per it's instructions.
2. (mine says wet first, then dry-- making a well in the flour to put in the yeast last.)***This can also be made by hand and baked in a 375 degree oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
3. Special note**A inexpensive way to purchase your bread flour is at one of the warehouse markets.
4. I buy 25 pound bags at Sam's for less than$5.
5. 00 a bag.

Reviews

[Donna M.]

We really enjoyed this bread. It has a nice texture and is very moist. The honey and buttermilk give it an unique flavor that was very good. It also toasts beautifully. Thanks, CarrolJ, for a keeper!