What is a good bread maker recipe for summer?

Summery Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

This recipe combines the brightness of lemon with the delicate crunch of poppy seeds, perfect for a light and refreshing summer bread.

Ingredients:

* 1 1/4 cups warm water (105-115°F)

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

* 1 tablespoon honey

* 1 teaspoon active dry yeast

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 cup poppy seeds

* 3 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting

* Zest of 1 lemon

* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the bread machine: Grease the bread pan with butter or cooking spray.

2. Combine ingredients: Add water, olive oil, honey, yeast, salt, and poppy seeds to the bread machine pan in the order specified by your machine's manual.

3. Add flour: Add 3 cups of bread flour to the bread machine pan.

4. Mix and knead: Set the bread machine to the "dough" setting and let it mix and knead the dough.

5. Add lemon: Once the dough has been kneaded, add lemon zest and lemon juice.

6. Bake: Select the "bake" setting on your bread machine and bake the bread according to your machine's instructions.

7. Cool and enjoy: Once the bread is baked, remove it from the machine and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Tips:

* For a sweeter bread, add 1/4 cup of sugar to the dough.

* To add more flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.

* You can substitute 1 cup of whole wheat flour for 1 cup of bread flour for a more nutritious loaf.

* This bread is delicious served with butter, jam, or a light summer soup.

Enjoy this fresh and flavorful bread for your next summer gathering!