Overnight Bread Machine Buttermilk Bread
Who doesn’t love waking up to the smell of fresh bread in the morning?
One of the things I love about my bread machine is the convenience it brings to homemade baking. While some of my favorite loaves are made by hand and baked in the oven, there are times when I want the comfort of homemade bread without needing to plan my entire day around it.
That’s where the bread machine shines.
This overnight buttermilk bread is one of several bread machine recipes I enjoy making. Today I’m sharing this version because it’s simple, dependable, and a wonderful way to wake up to a fresh loaf ready for breakfast.
Why I Make This
I love homemade bread, but I also love finding ways to make everyday life work a little better.
This recipe is a great reminder that homemade doesn’t always have to mean complicated. Sometimes the right tools help us create more room for the things we enjoy.
The bread machine handles the mixing, kneading, and baking while I get to enjoy the best part — fresh bread waiting in the kitchen.
Simplifying the Everyday
For me, simplifying life isn’t about doing everything the old-fashioned way or making every task harder than it needs to be.
It’s about finding the balance between what I love doing and what fits into the season of life I’m in.
The bread machine is one of those tools that helps me keep homemade bread part of our routine, even on days when I don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen.
Sometimes simplifying means doing something from scratch. Sometimes it means using a tool that helps make it possible.
Overnight Bread Machine Buttermilk Bread
Equipment
- Bread Machine Preferably with a delay timer
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup water or buttermilk
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 4 tbsp cultured buttermilk blend (if not using buttermilk)
- 3 cups bread flour (or all purpose)
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp bread machine (or instant) yeast (also called rapid rise)
Instructions
- Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order listed above. Make sure to keep the yeast separate from the liquid. DO NOT STIR.
- Following the instructions for your bread machine, set on a basic (or white) 1.5 lb. loaf at desired color (I prefer the light setting)Set delay timer if desired.
- When bread is done, remove from bread machine and pan. Let set for 10-15 mins before slicing.
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Deb’s Tips
- Follow your bread machine’s instructions for adding ingredients, especially when using the delay timer.
- Keep yeast separate from liquids if your machine’s instructions recommend it for overnight baking.
- Let the bread cool before slicing so the texture has time to set.
- Bread machines can vary, so take notes the first time you make a recipe and adjust for your machine if needed.
More From My Kitchen
Homemade recipes are one part of creating a life filled with simple moments, meaningful routines, and things made with care.
If you enjoy homemade recipes like this one, you’ll find more recipes here. And if you’d love to follow along as I create a simpler, more intentional life, I’d love for you to explore more of Deb’s Best Life.
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