Bread recipes with bread machine

"I've been using it since about 1991. (I'm on my second one.) It makes a small enough loaf that we can finish it off before it has gotten too dry, stale or moldy. On the negative side (and this just may be operator error), it's sometimes hard to get a rise out of it when using a 100 percent whole-wheat recipe."

Makes 1 ½-pound loaf.

• 2 c. white bread flour

• 1 tbsp. canola oil

• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

• 1 tsp. salt

• 2 tbsp. brown sugar

• 1 c. milk

• 2 tsp. bread machine yeast

Directions

Proceed according to machine directions.

Nutrition information per each of 24 slices:

Carbohydrates15 gCalcium20 mg

Protein2 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber1 g

Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 bread/starch.

"I've used it for 12 years and it has not failed me in any way. And it has a wealth of settings! For bread: basic, French, sweet, whole wheat, express (58 minutes) and express (80 minutes) and three settings for crust. I usually opt for the 'simpler is better' approach to equipment, but now I appreciate all these features/possibilities. I check it occasionally through the first 20 to 30 minutes to be sure the liquid/flour ration is working. Sometimes the stir paddle does not 'reach' all the mixture that clings towards the top, so I simply take a spatula and assist the process."

Makes 1 ½-pound loaf.

• 2 whole eggs, plus 2 egg yolks

• 1/4 c. sugar

• 2 tsp. bread machine yeast

• 2 3/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. white bread flour

• 1 tsp. salt

• 1/2 c. raisins

• 1/4 c. candied citrus peel (see recipe below)

Directions

Proceed according to machine directions.

Nutrition information per each of 24 slices:

Carbohydrates17 gCalcium10 mg

Protein3 gCholesterol36 mgDietary fiber1 g

Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 bread/starch, ½ fat.

• Peel from 1 orange or lemon

• 1/3 c. water

Directions

Using a vegetable peeler, thinly peel orange or lemon rind, avoiding the white pith, which is bitter. Chop to the desired texture.

In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil, swirling mixture until clear. Add chopped peel and boil gently for 5 minutes. Let cool, then drain well before adding to bread mixture.

"I'm on my second bread machine. The first one was the original Bread Machine and it vibrated off the kitchen counter one day and crashed to the floor. My current bread machine has been churning dough for as many years as I've been running. I had to replace the paddle in it once. The most challenging thing about making the bread is to remember to put in all of the ingredients in the order listed, and to be there to take the bread out when the beeper sounds."

Makes 1 ½-pound loaf.

• 2 tbsp. coconut oil

• 1 tsp. lemon juice

• 1 tsp. salt

• 3 tbsp. sugar

• 1 1/2 tbsp. dry milk

• 1 c. whole wheat flour

• 1 1/2 c. white bread flour

• 2 tsp. bread machine yeast

• Handful of chopped walnuts

Directions

Nutrition information per each of 24 slices:

Calories81Fat2 gSodium101 mgSaturated fat1 g

Carbohydrates13 gCalcium9 mg

Protein2 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber1 g

Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 bread/starch, ½ fat.

Makes a 2-pound loaf.

Note: May need to add more water during mixing cycle for best dough consistency.

• 1 1/2 c. water

• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil

• 2 c. white bread flour

• 1 c. coarse cracked wheat

• 1/4 c. dry milk

• 1 1/2 tsp. salt

• 3 tbsp. brown sugar

• 2 1/2 tsp. bread machine yeast

Proceed according to machine directions.

Nutrition information per each of 32 slices:

Calories72Fat1 gSodium115 mgSaturated fat0 g

Carbohydrates13 gCalcium12 mg

Protein2 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber1 g