8 Tasty Bread Recipes to Try with a Bread Maker

If you are a baker, isn’t the scent of freshly baked bread a great way to begin the day? It is an ode to the senses, and if made in your own kitchen it can be the main attraction of your meal. If you’ve ever wished there was an easier way to make bread without compromising on taste, look no further. 

You can make all kinds of yummy breads with a bread maker, such as standard white bread or the adventurous variety such as whole wheat, cinnamon swirl and gluten-free.

In this post, let’s get started on the 8 Delicious Bread Recipes you can experiment with your bread maker. 

You are a baker expert or a novice, and these recipes are all made to be easy and delicious, so that you will always be able to enjoy freshly made bread. 

Why Use a Bread Maker?

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A bread maker is not a simple household necessity, it’s revolutionary. ‘Imagine you could make fresh bread with no hassle. You mix, time the cycle and let the machine do the labour of kneading, rising and baking. You can test different bread recipes and don’t have to think about complicated baking procedures. Not only that, you can even bake it all night and wake up to fresh bread in the morning!

So let’s jump to the following 8 Bread Recipes You Can Make With Your Bread Maker — Each Of These Are Unique and Tasteful.

1. Classic White Bread

Classic white bread is a classic and goes with anything from sandwiches to toast. It’s the kind of bread you can’t help but spread with butter or jam and it is super simple to bake in your bread machine.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 ½ teaspoons yeast
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Put the items in the bread maker as per the recipe (liquid first, then dry ingredients).
2. Choose the "Basic" or "White Bread" option on your bread maker.
3. Give the machine to knead, rise and bake the bread.
4. When that’s done, take the loaf out and cool before cutting.

2. Whole Wheat Bread

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If you’re looking for something a little more healthy, whole wheat bread has a little more structure but more substance. Added fiber, and it makes a healthy sandwich or side dish for soups and stews.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 & 1/2 cups whole wheat flour — Mix together.
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast

Instructions:

1. Put all of this into the bread maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Select "Whole Wheat" or "Whole Wheat Bread" on your machine.
3. Let the machine do the work and when it’s done cool and cut.

Tip: If you like your bread a little sweeter, then use a couple of tablespoons of molasses or maple syrup.

3. Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Just picture waking up to a piece of warm cinnamon swirl bread slathered in butter. This recipe is great for breakfast or an afternoon bite to go with your cup of coffee.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Add liquid ingredients and then dry in your bread maker.
2. Cinnamon and brown sugar separately; add to the dough when it starts to knead.
3. Place the bread machine on "Sweet Bread" or "Cinnamon" mode.
4. Bake it, and let the aroma engulf your house.

Tip: Serve warm topped with some cream cheese or whipped butter for extra decadence.

4. Garlic Herb Bread

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Garlic bread-fans will love this meaty version. Garlic and herbs are in just the right combination to make it perfect with any Italian cuisine, or even over pasta.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions:

1. Fill the bread maker with everything according to manufacturer instructions.
2. Choose the "Basic" or "French Bread" option.
3. When the dough starts to work, you’ll smell the garlic and herbs!
4. After baking, let the bread cool a bit before serving.

TIP: If you want it to be even richer, you can use shredded parmesan cheese in the dough.

5. Gluten-Free Bread

For anyone who’s allergic to gluten or is trying to live a gluten-free life, home-made gluten-free bread is easy with a bread machine. This recipe makes a fluffy and soft loaf that’s good for sandwiches or serving as a side.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons yeast (be sure to make it gluten free)
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

Instructions:

1. When your bread maker says to add the wet first and then the dry, add those ingredients.
2. Select "Gluten-Free" if your bread machine supports it.
3. After baking, cool on a wire rack.

6. Cheese Bread

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Cheese-heads will love this moist bread. It’s perfect for sandwiches or as a topping to your favorite soups when it’s topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
• 1 cup shredded cheese (I like cheddar)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Then add the milk, oil, salt and sugar to the bread maker then the flour and yeast.
2. Once kneaded, mix in the shredded cheese and garlic powder.
3. Pick the "Basic" or "French Bread" mode and cook.

Pro Tip: Combine other cheeses for a different flavor like mozzarella, gouda, or a sharp cheddar.

7. Rosemary Olive Oil Bread

A sweet and flavorful Mediterranean-style bread made with rosemary and olive oil. It is great on salads, with grilled meat, or just as a balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

Instructions:

1. Mix it all in the bread machine.
2. Click on "Basic" or "Italian Bread", and let the machine knead and bake.
3. When cooled, enjoy with extra virgin olive oil.

Tip: You can add more rosemary if you prefer a more pronounced rosemary flavor, or scatter a few sprigs onto the dough top when baking.

8. Banana Bread

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This soft and sweet bread is good for breakfast or dessert. It is a hit in any kitchen for the banana flavor and it’s also an excellent way to use up leftover bananas.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast

Instructions:

1. Mash the bananas and place in the bread maker with the moist ingredients.
2. Blend the dry ingredients according to the manufacturer’s directions.
3. Choose the "Cake" or "Quick Bread" mode and your bread machine will take care of the rest.

Tip: Add walnuts or chocolate chips to get some extra crunchy and taste!

Conclusion

From white bread, to garlic herb bread, and even gluten-free, there is a bread recipe for you. The best part? It takes the work out of the whole baking process so you can have good, homemade bread without having to sweat it all out.

Ready to get baking? Visit Glen India’s online store and shop the best bread makers so you can boost your bread game in no time!