Yield: 1 medium loaf white bread.

1 1/2 tsp. yeast
2 1/2 tbsp. nonfat dry milk
2 c. bread flour
2/3 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1 sm. egg (opt.)
2 1/2 tbsp. softened butter or oil
2/3 c. warm water

Put ingredients into bread baker in order given. Ingredients should be at room temperature. Choose setting on automated bread machine and in about 2 hours enjoy fresh bread. Amount of time varies with the make of machines.

ONE MEDIUM LOAF OATMEAL BREAD:

1 1/2 tsp. yeast
1/3 c. non fat dry milk powder or buttermilk powder
2 c. bread flour
1 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
4 tbsp. butter or oil
1 c. warm water

Place into bread container in order given. Choose setting on machine.

Options: Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup raisins after the first mixing cycle. The machine should beep at the correct time.