If you don’t have a breadmaker and have ever wondered if it’s worth it I’m here to tell you it totally can be. The key to having one is the same as any other kitchen appliance- it’s worth it if you use it. I bought a used one off Craigslist and used it fairly often when we were in college. Our slow cooker got a lot of use since we were at school or work all day and didn’t have tons of time to cook. The breadmaker helped give a comforting touch to our dinners. As I’ve discovered more great recipes like this Coconut Bread or Herb Bubble Bread I’ve found even more excuses to use it. It’s so great to eat homemade bread without having to heat up the whole house as well, so it’s a lifesaver in the summer.
This bread is a nice alternative to your basic white bread loaf. The garlic adds a nice element without being overwhelming. Due to it’s subtle flavor its great paired with a variety of meals. I paired this with the Orange and Lemon Slow Cooker Turkey that I shared a few weeks ago. I’ve also paired it with pasta dishes like Goat Cheese Lasagna or these Tuscan Style Pork Ribs or Root Beer Beef Stew. I hope you can find lots of recipes to use it with!
Breadmaker Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water 80-90 degrees
- 2 Tbsp butter room temperature
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 Tbsp dry milk
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 Tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
Instructions
- Pour water first into breadmaker. Then add the flour, dry milk, sugar, salt, garlic and parsley. Cut butter into 4 equal pieces and place in quarters. Make a well in center and add yeast. Set breadmaker to the basic setting for a 2lb loaf. After the bread finishes baking, allow to cool for a few minutes in pan and then remove. Allow to cool for another few minutes before attempting to slice. Serve with butter!
Pour water first into breadmaker. Then add the flour, dry milk, sugar, salt, garlic and parsley. Cut butter into 4 equal pieces and place in quarters. Make a well in center and add yeast. Set breadmaker to the basic setting for a 2lb loaf. After the bread finishes baking, allow to cool for a few minutes in pan and then remove. Allow to cool for another few minutes before attempting to slice. Serve with butter!
Natasha in Oz says
I’m really going to have get myself a bread-maker. This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
If you have a minute to spare please pop by my blog and share your post at my weekly Say G’day linky party! This would be such a great addition!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Jade says
Thanks Natasha. I will check it out.
Catherine Holt says
I don’t have a breadmaker, but I have always enjoyed bread that has come from one. Garlic bread is one of my favourites 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning 🙂
Jade says
Almost anything garlic is my favorite too Catherine 🙂
Megan Walker says
Wow, this sounds so delicious! My parents had a bread maker they used to make pizza dough. Thanks for sharing on Hump Day Happenings : )
Jade says
I should do that Megan. I have sadly neglected the other awesome features on my breadmaker and really need to check out what they can do.
Erlene says
This makes me want to invest in a breadmaker. I’ve been wanting one and I do make a lot of bread, so I know I’d get good use out of one. Thanks for sharing your recipe on Merry Monday. Hope to see you again tonight at 6pm PST.
Jade says
You totally should Erlene. It’s the perfect way to get the bread you want without the heat and fuss during the summer.
Kimberly says
This looks so good! Pinned! Thanks for stopping by our party last week! We are tickled to have you. Please come and party with us tonight at 7 pm. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Lisa says
I am writing this down right now and just can’t wait to try it! I love my breadmaker. I got it for a bridal shower gift 18 years ago and haven’t stopped using it yet. 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” Hope you can join us again this week. http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2014/07/try-new-recipe-tuesday-july-1st.html
Jade says
I know Lisa, when my first one died I was frantic to find another one. It is totally an essential in my kitchen!
Tammy @ theultimatelinky says
It looks so good! Now I just have to get myself a breadmaker! I’m so sorry I’m pinning so late. We had a co-host that had to drop out, and I’m finally getting to her links! Pinning from the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party!