The water can be heated in the microwave for 45 seconds. If substituting potato flakes instead of cooked rice, add another 1/8 cup of water. Add all ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed. For the yeast, create a small, finger sized bowl in the top of the flour then pour the yeast in the finger sized bowl to prevent the yeast from touching the wet ingredients until your bread machine starts. Place the bread pan in your bread machine and use a French Bread setting or Basic White Bread setting. Makes a 1 pound loaf.