Extra Soft Bread Machine Bread + Recipe Video
Ingredients
- ¾ cgreek yogurt
- 178 milliliters - you can also use sour cream
- ¾ cmilk - 178 milliliters)
(warm
- 4 tbspunsalted butter - 57 grams)
(sliced & softened
- 3 ½ cbread flour
- 420 grams
- 3 tbspwhite granulated sugar
- 37 grams
- 1 ¼ tspsalt
- 7.5 grams
- 1 ¼ tspbread machine yeast
instant yeast
Directions
- 1
Machine Settings to Use - Light Color, 2 lb and Basic/White Bread Setting
- 2
Soften the butter in your microwave. FYI - I like to semi-melt the butter.
- 3
Premix the Greek yogurt (or sour cream). FYI - This helps you to better measure the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) in a measuring cup and helps evenly distribute any fruit if you use a fruit-flavored Greek yogurt.
- 4
Unplug your bread machine.
- 5
Remove the bread pan from the unplugged bread machine (so when you add the ingredients, they can not accidentally spill into the machine).
- 6
Add the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), milk and butter into the bread pan and then add the remaining ingredients. Place the bread machine yeast in last and the yeast should not touch the liquid (until the bread machine is turned on and the ingredients start to be mixed together by the bread machine).
- 7
Put bread pan with ingredients back into unplugged bread machine.
- 8
Plug in bread machine. Enter the correct settings (Light Color, 2 lb and Basic Bread Setting) and press the "Start" button.
- 9
When the bread machine has finished baking the bread, unplug the bread machine and remove the bread pan from the bread machine. Wear oven mitts as the bread pan & bread machine will be hot.
- 10
Remove the bread from the bread pan and place the bread on a cooling rack. Use oven mitts when removing the bread as the bread & bread pan will be hot.
- 11
Optional - Right after you remove the hot bread from the bread pan and place it on the cooling rack, you can use a pastry brush to brush a very light coat of melted butter on the top of the bread. This creates a more golden crust and adds even more buttery flavor. This works best when the bread is still hot. FYI - Do not use too much melted butter or it will run all over the sides of the bread. Also do not brush on after the bread has cooled down.
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Let the bread cool on the cooling rack for 1-2 hours before cutting.
- 13
Please read the Bread Dad tips section for extra information on how to make this recipe successfully & to avoid common bread machine problems.
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About this Recipe
Tired of store-bought loaves that lack that homemade tenderness? This Extra Soft Bread Machine Bread recipe delivers a wonderfully fluffy white bread, perfect for elevating your everyday sandwiches with minimal effort.
Why This Recipe Works
The secret to this bread's incredible tenderness lies in the unique combination of Greek yogurt (or sour cream) and softened butter, which work together to create a rich, moist crumb. Plus, letting your bread machine do the heavy lifting means you get a consistently perfect loaf every time without the demanding kneading.
What to Expect
Imagine slicing into a loaf of wonderfully soft, fluffy white bread, still warm from the machine. Each slice offers a delicate texture and a subtly sweet, comforting flavor that makes it ideal for everything from classic peanut butter and jelly to savory deli meats. You'll find this bread incredibly easy to make, as the bread machine handles most of the work, leaving you with a truly satisfying homemade result.
Customization & Variations
This recipe is designed for versatility. You can easily swap the Greek yogurt for sour cream without impacting the bread's signature extra soft texture, making it convenient if you're just using what you have in the fridge. For optimal results, ensure your butter is truly softened before adding it to your bread machine.
Serving & Context
This delicious white bread is perfect for breakfast or any meal, especially when serving sandwiches for the whole family. Enjoy it toasted with butter and jam, or pile on your favorite sandwich fillings for a truly satisfying experience.