"This simple bread machine white bread recipe comes through with a pleasant chewy texture. It's delicious as toast for breakfast or use it for great sandwiches, grilled or not. I was trying to get something similar to a shepherd's bread or peasant bread when I made this loaf. This white bread loaf doesn't have many air holes or bubbles, but the flavor and chewiness are wonderful. I make this bread on my rapid, or quick cycle, but it could be made on the regular cycle with, a little less yeast - about 2 teaspoons. Here's a large photo of this bread...."