A delightful and easy-to-make bread recipe featuring cream cheese and fresh herbs, 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 cream cheese to the pan.
Softened cream cheese mixes more evenly into the dough.
Sprinkle the sugar, salt, and fresh chives over the water and cream cheese.
Distribute the ingredients evenly for consistent flavor.
Add the bread flour on top, ensuring it covers the liquid ingredients.
Create a barrier between the liquid and yeast for better rising.
Make a small well in the flour and add the yeast.
Avoid direct contact between yeast and liquid to prevent premature activation.
Set the bread machine to the sweet bread cycle and start.
Check the dough consistency after a few minutes and adjust with water or flour if needed.
Once the cycle is complete, remove the bread from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack.
Allowing the bread to cool prevents it from becoming soggy.