Healthy Herbed Bread for the Bread Machine

Elevate your homemade bread game with this "Healthy Herbed Bread for the Bread Machine," a wholesome and aromatic loaf that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This recipe combines whole wheat flour and bread flour for a perfectly balanced texture and is infused with fragrant herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, and a hint of garlic powder for a savory twist. Made effortlessly in a bread machine, it’s a low-hassle way to enjoy fresh, preservative-free bread that pairs beautifully with soups, salads, or as the base for your favorite sandwiches. With the natural sweetness of honey and heart-healthy olive oil, this bread delivers on both flavor and health. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time and perfect for 12 slices, it’s the ultimate go-to recipe for busy home cooks seeking wholesome homemade goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1.5 cups Bread flour
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Add the water, olive oil, and honey to the bread machine pan.

Step 2

Sprinkle the salt over the liquid ingredients.

Step 3

Gently add the whole wheat flour and bread flour, making sure to completely cover the liquid.

Step 4

Add the dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, and garlic powder to the top of the flour.

Step 5

Create a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast, ensuring it does not touch the liquid.

Step 6

Place the bread machine pan into the machine and close the lid.

Step 7

Select the 'Whole Wheat' or 'Basic' bread setting on your bread machine. Choose the desired loaf size (1.5 pounds) and crust color (recommended: medium).

Step 8

Start the bread machine and let it mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread according to the machine’s cycle.

Step 9

Once the bread is finished baking, carefully remove the pan from the bread machine and turn the loaf out onto a cooling rack.

Step 10

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(672.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1639.8

Total Fat 34.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2387.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 49.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132.6mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 1100.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.4%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 69.8%