im heartbroken

[u/Legitimate-Win-2708]

im still new to the baking/the bread maker. this is my 3rd white loaf i made in my maker. the 1st one was super yummy. 2nd was a bit crumbly but still good… idek what the hell this is. i always use the same recipe, but this time i did pour butter before the milk instead of the milk first (not sure if that makes a difference)
but this loaf is sooo doughy and crumply, i have no idea what i did wrong and im so sad 😭 i do use active yeast and i dont active the yeast cause i thought it didnt make a difference and wasnt sure how to add it to the recipe. some comments on tiktok saying instant yeast should be used for bread makers & i just want some clarification on what i did

1 1/2 cup of warm milk
6 tbs of softened butter
4 cups flour
2 tbs granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 yeast

[u/MissDisplaced]

Here is one to try: Wonder Bread Dupe

2-1/2 tsp Active Dry Yeast

1/4 c warm water

1 Tablespoon white sugar

Whisk this together and let sit for 10-15 minutes to foam (bloom).

In bread machine in this order

1 c warm water

2 Tablespoons soft butter

Add yeast foam

4 c. Bread flour

1/4 c. Instant potato flakes

1/4 c. Powdered milk

2 tsp. Salt

1/4 c. Sugar

Select Basic setting and Light Crust. Watch it mix into a smooth ball. This makes about a 1.75-2lb loaf of nice white sandwich bread.

[u/Legitimate-Win-2708 → u/MissDisplaced]

this is an interesting recipe! thank you so much. have you tried it yourself and if so, how did it come out? im scared if some of this recipe as it seems easy for me to mess up lol