Description
This King Arthur bread machine recipe yields a soft, golden loaf with a chewy crumb. It’s beginner-friendly, requires only pantry staples, and turns out beautifully every time.
Ingredients
3 cups King Arthur Bread Flour
1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar or honey
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Optional: 1–2 tablespoons herbs or seeds
Instructions
1. Add warm water, oil, sugar, and salt to the bread machine pan.
2. Add King Arthur flour on top, spreading evenly.
3. Make a small well in the center and add yeast.
4. Select the Basic or Sandwich Bread setting (3–4 hours).
5. Check the dough after 5 minutes; adjust moisture if needed.
6. Let the machine finish the cycle fully.
7. Remove loaf and cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use bread flour, not all-purpose, for best structure.
King Arthur’s protein consistency helps maintain rise and texture.
Add-ins like herbs or seeds should be placed away from the yeast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Bread
- Method: Bread Machine
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg