A delightful bread recipe infused with the rich flavors of bacon and aromatic herbs, perfect for any occasion.
Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
Save the bacon fat for an extra flavor boost in the bread.
Add the warm water, butter, sugar, salt, pepper, dried basil, garlic powder, bread flour, whole wheat flour, and active dry yeast into the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Ensure the yeast does not come into direct contact with the salt to help it activate properly.
Add the crumbled bacon to the bread machine.
Distribute the bacon evenly for consistent flavor throughout the bread.
Select the desired cycle on the bread machine (white, rapid, or delay bake) and start the machine.
Use the delay bake option to have fresh bread ready for breakfast.
Once the bread is baked, remove it from the bread machine and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Allowing the bread to cool ensures easier slicing and better texture.