Imagine pulling a golden, fragrant loaf of bread from your kitchen, with a delicate vanilla aroma that fills the entire house and a texture so soft it practically melts in your mouth. This Sour Cream and Vanilla Bread isn't just another recipe—it's a magical transformation of simple ingredients into a bakery-quality masterpiece that will have your family begging for more. With minimal effort and a bread machine doing the hard work, you'll create a stunning bread that looks and tastes like it came straight from a professional baker's oven!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Baking
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp bread machine yeast
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature, which helps yeast activation and consistent mixing.
- Measure sour cream, water, sugar, softened butter, bread flour, salt, vanilla extract, and bread machine yeast precisely using standard measuring cups and spoons.
- Add ingredients to bread machine pan in the order recommended by your specific bread machine manufacturer, typically wet ingredients first, then dry ingredients, with yeast added last and not touching salt directly.
- Select the basic bread setting on your bread machine, typically a medium or large loaf size, and choose a light or medium crust color preference.
- Close the bread machine lid and start the cycle, which will typically take approximately 3 hours including mixing, kneading, rising, and baking stages.
- Do not open the lid during the baking process to maintain consistent temperature and proper rising.
- When baking cycle completes, carefully remove bread pan using oven mitts and turn bread out onto a cooling rack.
- Allow bread to cool completely for approximately 30-45 minutes before slicing to maintain optimal texture and prevent crumbling.
- Store cooled bread in an airtight container or bread box at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to help yeast activate properly and create a consistent dough.
- Ingredient Precision: Use exact measurements with standard measuring cups and spoons for the best results.
- Layering Technique: Always follow your bread machine's specific ingredient order, typically adding wet ingredients first and keeping yeast away from direct salt contact.
- Crust Control: Experiment with light, medium, or dark crust settings to find your perfect golden-brown finish.
- Patience is Key: Resist the temptation to open the bread machine lid during baking, as this can disrupt temperature and rising process.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow the bread to cool completely (30-45 minutes) before slicing to maintain ideal texture and prevent crumbling.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within 3-4 days for maximum freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 208kcal
Carbohydrates: 29g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 16mg
