Cream Cheese Yeast Bread (Bread Machine)
Discover the delightful texture and flavor of this Cream Cheese Yeast Bread, perfect for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions. Whether you’re planning to make a classic loaf or transform it into scrumptious cinnamon rolls, this bread recipe is sure to impress. Using your bread machine, you’ll create a beautifully tender loaf with a rich, slightly tangy taste from the cream cheese. Here’s how you can achieve this mouthwatering bread effortlessly!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup warm water (110°F or 45°C) 💧
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 🍬
- 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 3 cups bread flour 🌾
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 🍞
Instructions:
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Prepare Your Bread Machine:
Begin by adding the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. This usually involves placing the liquid ingredients first, followed by the dry ingredients, with the yeast added last. For this recipe, start with the warm water, followed by the cream cheese, butter, egg, sugar, and salt. Then, add the bread flour and finally, sprinkle the active dry yeast on top. -
Select the Dough Cycle:
Set your bread machine to the dough cycle. This process will mix, knead, and allow the dough to rise. The dough cycle typically takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your bread machine. -
Shape the Dough:
Once the dough cycle is complete, carefully remove the dough from the bread machine. On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a loaf. Place the formed loaf into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. -
Let It Rise:
Cover the loaf pan with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place until it has doubled in size. This usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the ambient temperature and humidity. -
Bake the Bread:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the dough has risen, place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. -
Cool and Enjoy:
After baking, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your homemade bread plain, or use it as a base for delicious cinnamon rolls.
This Cream Cheese Yeast Bread not only delivers a delightful taste but also offers a wonderfully soft and fluffy texture that’s sure to become a favorite. Whether you savor it fresh out of the oven or toasted with a pat of butter, each slice promises comfort and satisfaction. 🍞🥯✨
