Ingredients
To make the perfect Black Friday bread machine, you will need the following ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast, and 1 cup of warm water. For the topping, you will need 1 teaspoon of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Instructions
1. Start by adding the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and butter to the bread machine. Give it a quick mix to combine the ingredients.
2. Next, add the active dry yeast to the warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. After 5 minutes, add the yeast mixture to the bread machine and start the bread machine.
4. Let the bread machine run until it is finished.
5. Once the bread is finished, take it out of the bread machine and place it on a cutting board.
6. Cut the bread into slices and place them on a baking sheet.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
8. Brush the topping over the top and sides of the bread slices.
9. Preheat the oven to 350˚F and bake the bread slices for 15-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
10. Once the bread is finished baking, let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
This Black Friday bread machine recipe yields 8 slices. Each slice contains approximately 200 calories, 8g of fat, 32g of carbohydrates, and 4g of protein.
Tips
For a healthier option, you can replace the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. You can also use olive oil instead of butter for a healthier option. Additionally, you can add herbs and spices to the topping for extra flavor.
Storage
This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the bread for up to 3 months.