BREAD MACHINE RECIPES: Bread Machine Basic Egg Bread

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This Basic Egg Bread is a classic, slightly rich loaf with a soft crumb and golden color from real eggs. It’s sturdier than milk bread yet lighter than brioche, making it perfect for sandwiches, toast, and French toast. Designed specifically for bread machine success, this recipe delivers consistent rise and excellent flavor.

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

Eggs add richness, structure, and color
Soft but sliceable crumb
Not overly sweet
Ideal for both savory and sweet uses
Foolproof bread machine method

🧺 Ingredients (1½-lb loaf)

Add in this order (liquids first):

¾ cup warm water (105–110°F / 40–43°C)
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1½ tsp salt
3½ cups bread flour
2¼ tsp bread machine yeast (or instant yeast)

🔄 Bread Machine Instructions

Add water, eggs, butter, sugar, and salt to the bread pan.
Add bread flour, leveling the surface.
Make a small well in the flour; add yeast.
Lock the pan into the machine.

Settings:

Cycle: Basic / White
Crust: Light or Medium
Loaf size: 1½ lb

Press Start.

🥚 Pro Tips for Perfect Egg Bread

Use room-temperature eggs for better mixing.
Check dough after 5–10 minutes: it should form a smooth, soft ball.
If sticky, add 1 tbsp flour at a time.
Cool loaf at least 30 minutes before slicing.

🔁 Easy Variations

Egg Sandwich Bread: Reduce sugar to 2 tbsp.
Honey Egg Bread: Replace sugar with ¼ cup honey; reduce water by 2 tbsp.
Dinner Rolls: Use dough cycle; shape into rolls and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes.
Sesame Top: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds before baking (oven method).

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Sandwich loaves
Toast with butter or jam
French toast
Bread pudding
Grilled cheese

📦 Storage & Freezing

Room temperature: 3–4 days
Freeze (sliced): up to 2 months
Reheat slices lightly toasted for best texture

OTHER RECIPES

NOTE: Do not use the delay bake option with this recipe

Bread Machine Recipe Ingredient:

* 2/3 cup milk
* 2 large eggs
* 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
* 3 cups bread machine flour
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Bread Machine Recipe Instructions :
Bake on White Bread cycle......enjoy the bread !

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Bread Machine Basic Egg Bread