Homemade Buttermilk Bread (Bread Machine)

December 5, 2025

Make the softest, old-fashioned Buttermilk Bread in the Bread Machine! I'll show you how to make a o 1 lb loaf in my mini Zojirushi bread maker, but the printable recipe includes how to make 1 lb, 1.5 lb, and 2 lb loaves, and creates a tender crumb, rich flavor, and beautifully soft crust every time. If you love simple homemade bread machine recipes, this one is a must-try. I’ll show you how to assemble the ingredients in the right order, how to check your dough ball, and how to adjust moisture so your loaf turns out perfect. Whether you’re using real buttermilk, milk + vinegar, or buttermilk powder — this recipe works with all three.

Homemade Buttermilk Bread in the Bread Machine

1 lb Loaf

3/4 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 cup milk + 2 tsp vinegar OR 3/4 cup water + 3 Tbsp buttermilk powder) (180 g)
3 Tbsp melted butter (42 g)
2 Tbsp sugar (25 g)
2 1/4 cups flour (270 g) ( or 350 g fmf + 1 egg + autolyze)
1 tsp salt (6 g)
1 tsp yeast (3.2 g)

1.5 lb Loaf

1 1/8 cups buttermilk (or milk + 1 Tbsp vinegar OR 1 1/8 c water + 4.5 Tbs buttermilk powder) (270 g)
4 1/2 Tbsp melted butter (63 g)
3 Tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp sugar (37.5 g)
3 3/8 cups flour (405 g) (or 540 g fmf + 1 egg + autolyze)
1 1/2 tsp salt (9 g)
1 1/2 tsp yeast (4.8 g)

2 lb Loaf

1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or milk + 2 Tbsp vinegar OR 1 1/2 c water + 6 Tbs buttermilk powder) (360 g)
6 Tbsp melted butter (84 g)
4 Tbsp sugar (50 g)
4 1/2 cups flour (540 g) (or 700 g fmf +1 egg + autolyze)
2 tsp salt (12 g)
2 tsp yeast (6.4 g)

Instructions (All Sizes)

Add ingredients to bread machine in order given.
Select Basic/White Loaf cycle.
Check dough after 3-5 minutes:

If too wet, add flour 1 Tbsp (8 g) at a time, or if too dry, add milk.
Dough should form a smooth, soft ball.

Remove loaf immediately after the cycle for a softer crust.
Brush with butter, cover with a tea towel, and cool before slicing. Enjoy your loaf of homemade buttermilk bread!