Instructions: 1.In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan, drain or pat with paper towels, and reserve the drippings, crumble the bacon.

2.Place all ingredients in bread pan, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe. Select light crust setting and press start.

3. Observe the dough as it kneads. After 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff or if your machine sounds as if it is straining to knead it, add more liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch.

4.After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cake rack, and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing.

Crust: light

Bake Cycle: Standard

Optional Bake Cycles: whole wheat/sweet bread/raisin/nut/rapid bake

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