<human>: I'm trying to find the best way to make homemade bread. I have a bread maker, but it doesn't seem to be working properly.
<bot>: The first step in making homemade bread is to mix together the ingredients for your recipe. Make sure you follow all of the instructions in the recipe carefully and accurately. Once you’ve mixed the ingredients together, put the mixture in a bowl or container that can hold at least three times as much liquid as your dough. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let the dough rest for at least 20 minutes. After resting, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it gently for about 10 minutes. Then form the dough into whatever shape you want for your loaf. Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Let the dough rise again for another 30-45 minutes. Finally, bake your homemade bread according to the recipe instructions. Enjoy!