Freshly baked bread with a soft, fluffy crumb and a hint of tang? Yes, please! This Bread Machine Buttermilk Bread recipe is your answer. Let your bread machine handle the kneading and most of the work while you enjoy the delightful aroma of homemade bread filling your kitchen.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time53 minutesmins
Basic Bread Program 1.5 lb2 hourshrs26 minutesmins
Add the flour next. Finally, sprinkle the Instant yeast over the top of the flour, and close the lid securely.
3 cup Bread flour, 2¼ teaspoon Instant Yeast
Select the "white bread" setting on the bread machine for 1.5 lb loaf with a medium crust color. Press start and let the bread machine do its work! The bread will be done baking in about 3 hours.
Remove the bread from the bread machine and let it cool on a wire rack.
Before slicing, double check the that the small metal dough paddle is not inside the bottom of the bread.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for optimal results.
If your buttermilk is very cold, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before adding it to the bread machine.
Measure ingredients accurately for a consistent loaf.
Don't peek too often! Resist the urge to open the lid of your bread machine while the bread is baking, as this can disrupt the rise.