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Awesome Homemade Crusty Bread (Bread Machine)
"Found this recipe on the internet and made it last night for dinner. It is the best bread I have made since I got my bread machine. Crusty, light inside and absolutely delicious!"
photo by Dine Dish
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
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1 1/2 lb loaf
ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1⁄2 cups flour
directions
- Place ingredients in bread machine in the order according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Use the regular bread cycle.
Questions & Replies
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for anyone using bulk yeast there is 2 and 1/4 tsp of yeast in 1 packet of yeast.
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Again, I can see ingredients but no instructions. Have no idea why as signed in. What am I doing wrong. This looks great would like to try. Thank you! -
Is there a way this wonder bread be made in a oven? -
What kind of flour? I’m new to bread machines and was told to always use bread flour unless other is specified. So many positive reviews. I want to try but what Kind of flour please? Thanks!
Reviews
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Ok so I have made this bread three times in three days - each way just slightly different based on some of the other reviews.<br/>1 - exactly as the instructions say using regular unbleached flour (I buy it from Costco): It was the best bread I've ever made. Instantly became my "go-to" bread recipe. Used the 1.5 size and a medium crust color and it was delish!<br/>2 - again using regular all-purpose unbleached flour, I replaced the shortening with butter - no change in taste that I could discern, but the crust was softer and less crusty.<br/>3 - My personal favorite - I returned to using the shortening instead of butter but I used bread flour (Kroger brand) instead and the taste and texture were significantly improved in my honest opinion - THIS version is now my "go-to" bread recipe - absolutely the best homemade bread I've ever made or had. My daughter cannot get enough of it - she asks for it constantly!<br/>Oh, and in 2 & 3 I did reduce the cook time to the light setting for the crust. My daughter doesn't like her crust "too brown". <br/>I am so glad I found this recipe! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
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This is a wonderful bread recipe. I have made it at least 5 times. We use it for everything including sandwich bread! It makes a mean grilled ham and cheese :) <br/>I follow the recipe, except that I add 1 and 1/4 teaspoon of vital gluten. I also add my yeast, sugar and warm water to the bread machine first and let it sit a few minutes until it starts to bubble. Then I add all the other ingredients and set the machine to dough cycle. Once the dough cycle is complete I place the dough on a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf. Place it into a greased loaf pan and allow it to rise for about 30 minutes. Then bake in a 350 preheated oven for 30 minutes! We just love it!!! Thanks so much :) -
Best bread I've ever made!! I substituted bread flour for ap flour and it turned out great!! It holds up to thin slicing for sandwiches and toast!! Awesome, awesome recipe!! I only used the bread machine for the dough cycle, hate that hole the paddle makes at the bottom of the loaf!! -
Makes a chewy, crusty loaf with nice flavor. I subbed coconut oil for the shortening and would do so again. Thank you for sharing!
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This bread is AWESOME! So light and airy on the inside and crusty outside. I've tried alot of bread machine recipes and this is one of my most favorites. Thanks so much for sharing this! Just a note I set my machine to light crust.
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Tweaks
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I really liked this bread. It felt like store bought but the flavor was so much better. Also, I really like that I already had/could pronounce all the ingredients, not like the store bought, gummed up, enriched with this or that sulfate variety. The only change I made was to substitute real butter for the shortening.
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I made 2 loaves of this amazing bread. I used the dough cycle on my 2 bread machines and then shapes into Italian loaves. I made three changes to the recipe, I was out of shortening so I used coconut oil and I used honey to replace the sugar as well as bread flour instead of AP flour. WOW, the outcome was wonderful! -
Makes a chewy, crusty loaf with nice flavor. I subbed coconut oil for the shortening and would do so again. Thank you for sharing!
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Ok so I have made this bread three times in three days - each way just slightly different based on some of the other reviews.<br/>1 - exactly as the instructions say using regular unbleached flour (I buy it from Costco): It was the best bread I've ever made. Instantly became my "go-to" bread recipe. Used the 1.5 size and a medium crust color and it was delish!<br/>2 - again using regular all-purpose unbleached flour, I replaced the shortening with butter - no change in taste that I could discern, but the crust was softer and less crusty.<br/>3 - My personal favorite - I returned to using the shortening instead of butter but I used bread flour (Kroger brand) instead and the taste and texture were significantly improved in my honest opinion - THIS version is now my "go-to" bread recipe - absolutely the best homemade bread I've ever made or had. My daughter cannot get enough of it - she asks for it constantly!<br/>Oh, and in 2 & 3 I did reduce the cook time to the light setting for the crust. My daughter doesn't like her crust "too brown". <br/>I am so glad I found this recipe! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
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I brought my bread machine out of the shop and dusted it off this week. Hadn't used it in years and didn't know what quantities to use, so I took a stab at your recipe, and so glad I did! I pushed the 1 1/2 button and voila! Made a beautiful nice high loaf even though I subbed 1 1/4 cups of flour for whole wheat flour. Thank you so much for posting this recipe! Will try rolls next time!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Marie
Fairport, NY
I live in upstate New York. I am retired and now have time to enjoy my children, my grandchildren and great grandchildren.
