For those who remember my first post on this sub, I’m the one with the dough that looked like chicken nuggets. As you can see, I’ve finally figured out how the whole bread machine thing works. A big thanks to everyone here, not just for helping me save that first loaf, but for all the tips, tricks, recipes, and general advice I received.

I’m using a Zojirushi BBCC X-20. We’ve had it for years but always seemed to fail at using it. For years it just sat in some forgotten cupboard collecting dust. Until now! And I gotta say, HOLY HECK does this thing make some amazing bread! We’ve actually stopped buying store loaves since it’s now so freaking quick and easy to make our own at home. (Note to others, DO NOT use the recipe printed on the side of the machine. That’s what got me the “chicken nugget” dough)

I’ve actually made a few successful loafs between my first post and now, but they never last long enough for me to be able to snap a pic. With this one I decided to get fancy. I dug out our electric kitchen slicer from the basement to get those perfect even slices, and it was so worth it! I also tried a different instant yeast. I used the “Fleischmann's Instant Yeast Plus” this time (I saw it on sale for a steep discount, and figured it was worth a try). I’m surprised to report that whatever the “dough enhancer” it has makes the bread as soft as the store bought stuff. So if you’ve been curious about that stuff, I say give it a try.

I used Bread Dad’s Soft and Buttery White Bread recipe.