Bread Machine Buttermilk Bread

front close up shot of bread loaf cooling on wire rack.

This buttermilk bread is tender and slightly tangy, ideal for sandwiches or toast. The bread machine does most of the work, making it a quick and simple choice for fresh homemade bread. Makes 1 loaf.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Bread

Keyword: bread machine buttermilk bread

Servings: loaf

Calories: 1787kcal

Author: Katie

Equipment

Bread machine

Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk warmed (around 110°F)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1 tablespoon honey
3 cups bread flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

Layer ingredients. Place the ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Generally, liquids go first (buttermilk, butter, honey), followed by the flour, yeast, and salt.
Select settings. On your bread machine, choose the basic or white bread cycle, set the crust preference (light, medium, or dark), and start the machine.
Check the dough. During the first kneading cycle, check the dough. It should form a soft ball. If it’s too sticky, add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time; if it is too dry, add buttermilk or water in small amounts.
Wait. Let the bread machine do its work. The cycle typically takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
Cool. Once the bread is finished baking, carefully remove it from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Sweetener is flexible: You can swap honey for maple syrup or sugar if you prefer a slightly different flavor profile.

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