Use a bread machine to make this bread. These instructions are for a bread machine used in Vancouver, Canada... according to the instructions that came with the machine geographical location makes a big difference in how bread turns out. Consult the instructions on your own bread machine for more advice. Note that this recipe has a lot of options to try out! Pick your favourite ingredients and enjoy the exploration.

Ingredients (makes 1 loaf)

  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup of sugar - this can be white sugar, brown sugar, molasses, honey, maple syrup, etc.
  • 2 tablespoons dried milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons oil - this can be extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oil, melted butter, etc.
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup additional grain - this can be cornmeal, rolled oats, rye flour, wheat bran, flax seeds, etc.
  • 2 teaspoons or 1 package yeast
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs of any kind (optional)

Instructions for Bread Machine Bread

In the order listed above, place all ingredients into the baking pan of your bread machine.

Run the machine on the whole grain setting.

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