Homemade Fluffy Round Bread with Bread Machine

Name: Homemade Fluffy Round Bread with Bread Machine
Yield: Makes 10 to 15 pieces
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups bread flour (about 250 grams); 2 tablespoons margarine or butter (about 30 grams); 2 tablespoons sugar (about 30 grams); 1/2 teaspoon salt (about 3 grams); 3/4 cup water (about 180 grams); 1 teaspoon dry yeast (about 3 grams); 1 whole egg; 1 small amount of water

マリメロけいすん @cook_40215497

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The origin of this recipe
Originally, this was a recipe for sandwich bread. I wanted to try the dough course on my bread machine, and it turned out so delicious that I decided to keep the steps for myself.

マリメロけいすん @cook_40215497

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Ingredients

Makes 10 to 15 pieces

2 cupsbread flour (about 250 grams)
2 tablespoonsmargarine or butter (about 30 grams)
2 tablespoonssugar (about 30 grams)
1/2 teaspoonsalt (about 3 grams)
3/4 cupwater (about 180 grams)
1 teaspoondry yeast (about 3 grams)
For brushing the bread
1whole egg
1small amount of water

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Steps

1

Add all ingredients except those marked with a star to the bread machine and select the dough course. Follow your bread machine's instructions for adding ingredients.
2

Once the dough is ready, divide it into 10 to 15 pieces, shape each piece into a ball, and smooth the top. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3

Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth and let them rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, set your oven to 104°F (40°C) on the proofing setting.
4

Place the dough in the oven, spray the inside of the oven and the bread with water. Let it proof at 104°F (40°C) for 40 minutes.
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After the second proofing, remove the dough and cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying. Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C).
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Just before the oven reaches 356°F (180°C), mix the egg and water well, and gently brush the mixture on top of the bread using a brush or the back of a spoon.
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Bake in the oven at 356°F (180°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, checking for your desired level of browning. Once done, your bread is ready!