Whole Wheat Bread Machine Bread

Discover the joy of homemade bread with this simple and wholesome Whole Wheat Bread Machine Bread recipe. Crafted with hearty whole wheat flour and enriched with olive oil, honey, and a touch of vital wheat gluten for a perfectly tender crumb, this recipe is a must-try for bread lovers. Designed for convenience, it comes together effortlessly in your bread machine, transforming pantry staples into a fragrant, golden loaf in just a few hours. The natural sweetness of honey complements the nuttiness of the whole wheat, while active dry yeast ensures a beautiful rise. Easily customizable with your preferred crust color and size settings, this bread is perfect for everything from hearty sandwiches to toasty breakfasts. Let your bread machine do all the work and enjoy fresh, bakery-style bread straight from your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:210 mins

Total Time:215 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 1.25 teaspoons Salt
• 3.25 cups Whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons Vital wheat gluten
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Ensure your bread machine pan is clean and dry. Place the ingredients in the pan in the order recommended by your bread machine manufacturer, typically liquids first and dry ingredients on top.

Step 2

Pour 1 1/4 cups of warm water into the pan of the bread machine.

Step 3

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of honey to the water.

Step 4

Sprinkle 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt evenly over the liquid ingredients.

Step 5

Measure and add 3 1/4 cups of whole wheat flour.

Step 6

Add 2 tablespoons of vital wheat gluten, which helps give the whole wheat bread a lighter texture.

Step 7

Make a small well in the center of the flour and add 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast. Avoid letting the yeast touch the liquid to ensure the proper activation during kneading.

Step 8

Insert the bread pan into the bread machine and select the 'Whole Wheat' setting. Choose the desired crust color (light, medium, or dark) and loaf size, if applicable.

Step 9

Start the bread machine and allow it to work through its cycles (kneading, rising, and baking). This process will take approximately 3 1/2 hours, depending on the bread machine model.

Step 10

Once the bread is finished baking, carefully remove the pan from the bread machine using oven mitts, as it will be hot.

Step 11

Turn the bread out onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely (about 1 hour) before slicing to ensure the crumb sets properly.

Step 12

Store in an airtight container or plastic bag at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(809.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1839.8

Total Fat 35.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2981.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 339.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.0g	0%
Total Sugars 53.6g
Protein 65.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 158.4mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 1769.5mg	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: 16.6%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 69.9%