BASIC WHITE BREAD
Source: Black and Decker Bread Machine Manual
Makes 1 (2 lb) loaf)

1 1/3 cups lukewarm water
2 tablespoons powdered milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 3/4 cups white flour*
1 teaspoon yeast

Measure ingredients in the order listed into Baking Pan.

Insert Baking Pan securely into unit; close lid.

Select BASIC setting and 2.0 lb. loaf setting. Choose LIGHT or DARK crust setting.

Push Start button. There will be a 15-minute preheat delay before mixing begins.

The Complete Signal will sound when bread is done.

Using pot holders, remove Baking Pan from the unit and carefully turn bread out of Baking Pan. (Mixing paddle may remain in bread. Remove paddle when loaf is cool.)

Allow to cool before slicing.

VARIATIONS:

FOR BREADSTICKS:
Prepare White Bread recipe and use Dough setting.

Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a narrow 8-inch (20 cm) long rope. Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk and sprinkle with dried onion flakes or garlic powder. Cover and let rise 40-50 minutes or until doubled in size.

Place a pan of hot water on lower rack of oven. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F (191 C) oven for about 20 minutes.

FOR CRUSTY ROLLS:
Prepare White Bread recipe as above.

Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 2-inch (5 cm) ball and place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise 50-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Place a pan of hot water on lower rack of oven. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (191C) oven for 17-20 minutes.

FOR BUTTER-TOP ROLLS:
Prepare White Bread recipe as above.

Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 3-inch (7.6 cm) oval. Place on greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, partially slit top making a 1/4-inch (.64 cm) deep cut. Brush tops with butter and sprinkle with cornmeal. Cover and let rise 50-60 minutes.

Place a pan of hot water on lower rack of oven. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (191C) oven for 17-20 minutes.

POPPY PAN ROLLS:
Prepare White Bread recipe as above.

Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 2-inch (5 cm) ball. Dip top into melted butter and then into poppy seeds. Place in greased muffin pans. Cover and let rise for about 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (191C) oven for 17-19 minutes.