Classic White Bread

2-pound loaf, Basic/White setting

Ingredients (add in this order)

1. 1 1/3 cups warm water (80°F-90°F)
2. 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
3. 4 cups bread flour
4. 2 tablespoons sugar
5. 2 teaspoons salt
6. 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Settings

• Size: 2 pounds
• Crust: Medium
• Program: Basic/White
• Mix-ins: Not required

Honey Whole Wheat

2-pound loaf, Whole Wheat setting

Ingredients (add in this order)

1. 1 1/2 cups warm water (80°F-90°F)
2. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3. 1/4 cup honey
4. 2 cups whole wheat flour
5. 2 cups bread flour
6. 2 teaspoons salt
7. 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Settings

• Size: 2 pounds
• Crust: Medium
• Program: Whole Wheat
• Mix-ins: Optional – add 1/2 cup sunflower seeds at beep

Sweet Cinnamon Raisin

2-pound loaf, Sweet setting

Ingredients (add in this order)

1. 1 1/4 cups warm water (80°F-90°F)
2. 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
3. 4 cups bread flour
4. 3 tablespoons sugar
5. 2 teaspoons salt
6. 2 teaspoons cinnamon
7. 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
8. 1 cup raisins (add at beep)

Settings

• Size: 2 pounds
• Crust: Light
• Program: Sweet
• Mix-ins: Add raisins at beep

Quick Italian Herb

2-pound loaf, Italian setting

Ingredients (add in this order)

1. 1 1/3 cups warm water (80°F-90°F)
2. 3 tablespoons olive oil
3. 4 cups bread flour
4. 2 teaspoons sugar
5. 2 teaspoons salt
6. 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
7. 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Settings

• Size: 2 pounds
• Crust: Medium
• Program: Italian
• Mix-ins: Not required

Important Tips for Cuisinart Bread Machines

1. Ingredient Temperature

• Liquids should be 80°F-90°F
• Other ingredients at room temperature
• Cold ingredients can prevent proper rising

1. Measuring Guidelines

• Use exact measurements
• Spoon flour into measuring cup, level off
• Don’t scoop directly with measuring cup

1. Programming Notes

• Always check seal on pan
• Remove pan before adding ingredients
• Wipe any spills before starting
• Check dough after 5-10 minutes of kneading

1. Common Settings

• Basic/White: 3:00 hours
• Whole Wheat: 3:45 hours
• Sweet: 3:00 hours
• Italian: 3:00 hours

1. Troubleshooting

• If dough is too dry: Add water 1 tablespoon at a time
• If dough is too wet: Add flour 1 tablespoon at a time
• If bread doesn’t rise: Check yeast freshness and liquid temperature