Ta Da! Bread Machine!

Do you have a BREAD MACHINE??  Great Scott!  These things are amazing!  Why isn't this #1 on gift registries and birthday lists worldwide?!  I just inheirited one from my mother, who inheirited it from someone else- both of whom have no idea what they're missing.  3 loaves in 24 hours.  Seriously.

SOOO EASYY!  Do you realize you just put a bunch of stuff in a pan and push a button?!!??  I've been baking homemade bread the hard way for years.  I can't believe....  We had a neighbor from Belgium who was appalled by American bread.  Appalled that we would eat bread that was older that 2 hours old.  I agree now.  We will never eat 'old' bread again- partly because we can consume the whole loaf in under two hours...

If you have one- USE IT!  If you don't... FIND ONE!  Our favorite so far...

Applesauce Oatmeal Bread

5oz (1/2 c. + 2T) water, 80degrees
3/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
3Tbs. veggie oil
3Tbs. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. oatmeal (either kind)
3 1/4 c. bread flour
1 Tbs. yeast

Add the wet ingredients, Add the dry on top, Make a well in the center for the yeast, and add it.  Done. Makes a 1 1/2 lb. loaf, Use Basic/Medium settings.