Dough in a bread maker
Description
This recipe is perfect for busy homemakers who love to treat themselves and their loved ones to something delicious: no hassle with dough handling, the kitchen appliance does all the work, and in the end, you get a wonderfully aromatic, soft, sweet loaf! Load the yeast and flour into the bread machine bowl. It's better to sift the flour—your sweet bread will turn out fluffier. Add sugar, break in the eggs, pour in milk heated to 40°C (104°F), and add the butter. There's no need to melt the butter, but softening it a bit helps (simply take it out of the fridge in advance and cut into small cubes). If desired, you can add candied fruits or dried fruits to the dough—believe me, it will taste amazing! Just don't forget to rinse the dried fruits, or even better, scald them with boiling water. Turn on the bread machine, select the "Sweet Bread" program (if available; otherwise, use "Basic"), and choose your preferred crust setting (I like medium). After 3–4 hours, you'll hear a signal—the sweet bread is ready! This fluffy, golden loaf will surely brighten up your table, though it probably won't last long. Serve warm or cooled. Perfect with tea.