Multigrain Honey Bread

Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients

16 slice bread (2 pounds)

• 1½ cups lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1½ cups multigrain flour
• 2¾ cups white bread flour
• 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

 

12 slice bread (1½ pounds)

• 1⅛ cups lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1½ tablespoons honey
• 1½ teaspoons table salt
• 1⅛ cups multigrain flour
• 2 cups white bread flour
• 1½ teaspoons bread machine yeast

Directions

1. Choose the size of loaf you would like to make and measure your ingredients.
2. Add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed above.
3. Place the pan in the bread machine and close the lid.
4. Turn on the bread maker. Select the White/Basic setting, then the loaf size, and finally the crust color. Start the cycle.
5. When the cycle is finished and the bread is baked, carefully remove the pan from the machine. Use a potholder as the handle will be very hot. Let rest for a few minutes.
6. Remove the bread from the pan and allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition per slice

Calories 144, fat 2.2 g, carbs 26.3 g, sodium 287 mg, protein 4.1 g

 

Garlic Olive Bread

Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients

16 slice bread (2 pounds)

• 1⅓ cups lukewarm milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1⅓ teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1⅓ teaspoons table salt
• 4 cups white bread flour
• 1½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
• ½ cup black olives, chopped

12 slice bread (1½ pounds)

• 1 cup lukewarm milk
• 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1½ tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 3 cups white bread flour
• 1 teaspoon bread machine yeast
• ⅓ cup black olives, chopped

Directions

1. Choose the size of loaf you would like to make and measure your ingredients.
2. Add all of the ingredients except for the olives to the bread pan in the order listed above.
3. Place the pan in the bread machine and close the lid.
4. Turn on the bread maker. Select the White/Basic or Fruit/Nut (if your machine has this setting) setting, then the loaf size, and finally the crust color. Start the machine.
5. When the machine signals to add ingredients, add the olives. (Some machines have a fruit/nut hopper where you can add the olives when you start the machine. The machine will automatically add them to the dough during the baking process.)
6. When the cycle is finished and the bread is baked, carefully remove the pan from the machine. Use a potholder as the handle will be very hot. Let rest for a few minutes.
7. Remove the bread from the pan and allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition per slice

Calories 143, fat 2.9 g, carbs 26.7 g, sodium 243 mg, protein 4.2 g

 

Pizza Dough with or without Basil

Makes 1 dough

Ingredients

16 pizza slices (2 pounds)

• 1¼ cups lukewarm water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1¼ teaspoons table salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons basil, dried (optional)
• 4 cups white bread flour or all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

12 pizza slices (1½ pounds)

• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1½ teaspoons sugar
• 1½ teaspoons basil, dried (optional)
• 3 cups white bread flour or all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons bread machine yeast

Directions

1. Choose the size of dough you would like to make and measure your ingredients.
2. Add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed above.
3. Place the pan in the bread machine and close the lid.
4. Turn on the bread maker. Select the Dough setting and then the dough size. Start the machine.
5. When the cycle is finished, carefully remove the dough from the pan.
6. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll to make a pizza crust of your desired thickness. Set aside for 10–15 minutes.
7. Top with your favorite pizza sauce, toppings, cheese, etc.
8. Bake in an oven at 400°F or 204°C for 15–20 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden.

Nutrition per slice

Calories 146, fat 3.6 g, carbs 23.4 g, sodium 157 mg, protein 4 g

 

Raisin Candied Fruit Bread

Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients

16 slice bread (2 pounds)

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1½ cups + 1 tablespoon lukewarm water
• ⅔ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1¼ teaspoons table salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1¼ teaspoons bread machine yeast
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup mixed candied fruit (or more raisins)

12 slice bread (1½ pounds)

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1⅛ cup lukewarm water
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1½ tablespoons sugar
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 teaspoon bread machine yeast
• ⅓ cup raisins
• ⅓ cup mixed candied fruit (or more raisins)

Directions

1. Choose the size of loaf you would like to make and measure your ingredients.
2. Add all of the ingredients except for the candied fruits and raisins to the bread pan in the order listed above.
3. Place the pan in the bread machine and close the lid.
4. Turn on the bread maker. Select the White/Basic or Fruit/Nut (if your machine has this setting) setting, then the loaf size, and finally the crust color. Start the cycle.
5. When the machine signals to add ingredients, add the candied fruits and raisins. (Some machines have a fruit/nut hopper where you can add the fruits and raisins when you start the machine. The machine will automatically add them to the dough during the baking process.)
6. When the cycle is finished and the bread is baked, carefully remove the pan from the machine. Use a potholder as the handle will be very hot. Let rest for a few minutes.
7. Remove the bread from the pan and allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition per slice

Calories 206, fat 4.6 g, carbs 33.4 g, sodium 214 mg, protein 4.7 g

 

All recipes are from Louise Davidson’s book Bread Machine Cookbook – Quick and Easy Bread Machine Recipes Click on the link or the cover to learn more.

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