A delightful Portuguese-style white bread recipe, perfect for any occasion.
Pour the warm water into the bread machine pan.
Ensure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
Add the softened margarine, granulated sugar, and fine salt to the pan.
Place the ingredients in separate corners of the pan to avoid premature mixing.
Add the all-purpose white flour, ensuring it covers the liquid ingredients.
Level the flour with a knife for accurate measurement.
Make a small well in the flour and add the active dry yeast.
Avoid letting the yeast touch the liquid until the machine starts.
Select the basic cycle on your bread machine and start it.
Check the dough after 5 minutes of mixing to ensure the consistency is correct.
Once the cycle is complete, remove the bread from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack.
Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.