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barbszy
09-27-2006, 05:02 PM
I made this one today. I am here at the computer to keep myself out of the kitchen, or there won't be any left of it for our dinner. It is a soft, slightly sweet, rich bread. It smells and tastes amazing. This recipe yields a 1-lb loaf but it rose REALLY high.

In your machine, place in recommended order:
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 tbl butter
1 beaten egg
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 tsp salt
2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tsp yeast

Use BASIC DOUGH cycle. This will make a very soft, smooth, wet dough that looks like it didn't rise enough--don't worry! Turn onto floured surface and shape for a loaf pan. Place in prepared loaf pan. Let rise 1 hour (it won't rise too much) and then bake at 375 for about 35 minutes. It will rise VERY high in the oven so leave enough room between oven racks.

Source: Donna German, The Bread Machine Cookbook II, page 100.

cat lover
09-27-2006, 07:05 PM
Sounds good Barbszy! Copying it for later! Thanks for sharing:D

barbszy
09-27-2006, 07:26 PM
Wish I had taken a pic of this bread before we ate most of it!!! It came out absolutely GORGEOUS.

cat lover
09-28-2006, 06:34 AM
Sounds like you just need to make another loaf! LOL Then you can take a pic AND have more right away!