Terrific Whole Wheat in the Breadmaker

Discover the joy of homemade bread with this "Terrific Whole Wheat in the Breadmaker" recipe, a wholesome and foolproof way to enjoy fresh, soft, and nutritious bread right at home. Crafted with simple pantry staples like whole wheat flour, honey, and olive oil, this bread achieves bakery-quality results with minimal effort—thanks to the convenience of your breadmaker. The addition of vital wheat gluten ensures a tender, airy crumb, while active dry yeast delivers a perfectly risen loaf every time. With just 10 minutes of prep, the breadmaker handles the rest, kneading, proofing, and baking your way to a golden loaf in about 4 hours. Perfect as a base for sandwiches, warm toast with butter, or a comforting dinner side, this recipe is ideal for anyone looking to incorporate the heartiness of whole grains into their diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons Vital wheat gluten
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Step 1: Pour 1.25 cups of water into the breadmaker pan. Use room-temperature or slightly warm water for best results.

Step 2

Step 2: Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of honey to the pan.

Step 3

Step 3: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt evenly over the liquid ingredients.

Step 4

Step 4: Add 3.5 cups of whole wheat flour on top. Make sure the flour covers the liquid to create distinct layers.

Step 5

Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of vital wheat gluten over the flour. This helps improve the elasticity and structure of the whole wheat dough.

Step 6

Step 6: Create a small well in the center of the flour layer and add 2.25 teaspoons of active dry yeast. Make sure the yeast doesn't touch the liquid to prevent premature activation.

Step 7

Step 7: Place the breadmaker pan securely into the machine and close the lid.

Step 8

Step 8: Select the whole wheat bread setting on your breadmaker. Adjust the loaf size to 1.5 or 2 pounds, depending on your machine's options, and choose your preferred crust darkness.

Step 9

Step 9: Start the breadmaker and let it knead, rise, and bake the bread according to the program. This typically takes around 3-4 hours.

Step 10

Step 10: Once the bread is done, carefully remove the pan using oven mitts and let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 11

Step 11: Turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(817.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1877.6

Total Fat 36.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2400.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 343.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.5g
Protein 69.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 185.7mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 1880.0mg	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: 16.5%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 69.5%