King Arthur Bread Machine Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups King Arthur bread flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup powdered milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Instructions
- Add water, olive oil, and salt to bread machine pan.
- Add bread flour, sugar, vital wheat gluten, and powdered milk.
- Make a small well in the flour and add yeast.
- Place pan in bread machine and select basic white bread cycle.
- Set crust color to medium and loaf size to 1.5 pounds.
- Start the machine and let it complete the full cycle.
- When cycle is complete, remove bread from pan immediately.
- Let cool on wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Special Notes
This King Arthur bread machine recipe creates a perfect loaf of white bread using high-quality King Arthur flour. The vital wheat gluten helps create a better rise and texture in the bread machine. The powdered milk adds richness and helps with browning. This recipe is perfect for beginners who want consistent results from their bread machine. The bread has a soft, tender crumb and golden crust that's perfect for sandwiches or toast. The recipe can be easily doubled for larger families or halved for smaller loaves. This bread freezes well and can be thawed for later use.