Try this bread machine taco bread — we loved its mild heat and savory flavor. Using a store-bought taco seasoning mix keeps the recipe fast and simple.
Last Updated on September 26, 2023 – Originally Published August 24, 2009
This taco-flavored bread from the bread machine has a pleasant, slightly spicy kick. We enjoyed it served as open-faced Sloppy Joes, but it works well alongside soups, chili, or as sandwich bread. The taco seasoning gives a consistent, well-rounded spice profile without extra measuring.
One thing that surprised me was that the recipe includes whole wheat flour. The Man of the House usually avoids wheat bread, yet he liked this loaf. The combination of bread flour and whole wheat produces a sturdy crumb with good flavor.
If you wonder about the unusual appearance of the loaf in the photos — that odd top shape — it was simply how this particular loaf came out of the machine. Your loaf will likely look more uniform.
Special thanks to Donna Y. for her help developing this recipe.
If you want another recipe that includes whole wheat flour, try the applesauce bread recipe. It blends bread flour and whole wheat flour with applesauce, raisins, sugar and cinnamon for a slightly sweet, tender loaf that many people enjoy.
Making Bread Machine Taco Bread
This recipe is written for a two-pound bread machine. Use the wheat setting with a medium crust.
Follow your bread machine’s instructions for the order in which ingredients should be added. (On my Zojirushi bread machine I add liquids first.) After the machine starts kneading, check the dough after five to ten minutes. It should form a smooth, round ball.
Here’s an example of a smooth, round ball of dough.
If the dough seems too dry, add additional liquid a teaspoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency. If it looks too wet, add flour a tablespoon at a time. Proper dough consistency helps produce an even crumb and rise.
Bread Machine Taco Bread Recipe
This recipe yields a two-pound loaf and uses the wheat setting with medium crust.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 2/3 cups bread flour
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
This makes about 14 slices per two-pound loaf. See the notes below for nutrition estimates and metric conversions.
Bread Machine Taco Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups (354.88 ml) Water
- 2 2/3 Cups (approx. 333 g) Bread Flour
- 2 Cups (240 g) Whole Wheat Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- This recipe is for a two-pound bread machine. Use the wheat setting with medium crust.
- Add ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. If you add liquids first, put the water and olive oil in before the flours and seasonings.
- Start the machine on the wheat cycle. After five to ten minutes of kneading, check the dough. It should form a smooth, round ball. If it is too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time. If it is too wet, add flour one tablespoon at a time until the dough is properly shaped. Continue the cycle until baking is complete.
Notes
Recipe notes: This was developed and tested using US customary measurements. Metric values are provided as conversions and are approximate.
Nutrition
| Calories: 171kcal
| Carbohydrates: 32g
| Protein: 5g
| Fat: 3g
All information on this page is for general informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist; nutrition values are estimates intended as a guideline and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.