19, 2023
Making yeast bread without a bread machine couldn’t be easier!
We recently got a note from reader J.A.
in Honolulu, Hawaii.
She asked, I dont own a bread machine.
And shes not the first to wonder.
Lets set the record straight.
Any bread machine recipe can be made by hand if youfollow the steps common to most yeast bread recipes.
This method is for recipes using active dry yeast.
(Be sure youre measuring your flour correctly for the best results.)
This will be a sticky dough to start with.
Step 3:Beat until smooth.
you might do this by hand or with a mixer, whatever is easiest for you.
Step 7:Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
(If you run into a snag,weve shared 9 ways to troubleshoot your dough, too).
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