Sweet Bread (For Bread Machines)

Submitted by CarrolJ

"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."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 1/2 lb. loaf
• Serves: 15-20

ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons dry buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 4 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. (mine says wet first, then dry-- making a well in the flour to put in the yeast last.).
2. Set the machine to it's bread setting.
3. Start the machine and remove the cooked bread when the cycle is finished.
4. ***If you wish you can set the unmixed dough to the 'dough' setting and dough removed at the end of the dough cycle so it 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.
5. Special note**A inexpensive way to purchase your bread flour is at one of the warehouse markets.
6. I buy 25 pound bags at Sam's for less than$5.
7. 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!