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Easy Dump and Go Bread Machine Soft White Bread Recipe!

Easy Dump and Go Bread Machine Soft White Bread Recipe!

April 18, 2026
Easy dump and go bread machine white bread recipe that’s soft, reliable, and perfect for sandwiches every time!
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Makes: 1 x large 2lb loaf
Prep Time 5 minutes
Bread Machine Cycle Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 1 x large 2lb loaf
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2243
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 3/4 tsp bread machine yeast - (active dry yeast)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 tbsp nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2 tsp table salt

Equipment

  • Bread Machine with 'white bread' setting that can made a 2lb loaf
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring jug
  • 1 cup flour scoop

Method
 

  1. Add the warm water, white sugar, bread machine yeast, olive oil, bread flour, nonfat dry milk powder, and table salt directly into the bread machine pan in the order of ingredients listed.
  2. Place the pan back into the bread machine.
  3. Select the white bread cycle, 2 lb loaf size, and the lightest crust setting.
  4. Press start and let the bread machine do all the work. Most cycles will take about 3 hours 30 minutes.
  5. Once the cycle is finished, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and place it on a cooling rack.
  6. Let the bread cool before slicing if you want neat sandwich slices. Slice and enjoy.

Video

Notes

  • Nonfat milk powder is key for softness
  • Light crust setting keeps the exterior tender
  • Bread machines can vary slightly in timing
 

Storage

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 days.
  • Slice and freeze for longer storage.
  • Toast straight from frozen as needed.
 

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Nutrition

Calories: 2243kcalCarbohydrates: 400gProtein: 71gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 4764mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 16gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 337IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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