Capsaicin Free Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf of whole wheat bread out of a bread machine, and this one delivers every single time. The combination of honey for a touch of natural sweetness, unsalted butter for richness, and vital wheat gluten for a better rise gives you a hearty, chewy crumb that holds up beautifully for sandwiches or toast. For anyone managing capsaicin sensitivity, store-bought whole wheat breads can be a minefield — shared facilities, unexpected spice blends, and ingredient lists that require a magnifying glass. This recipe keeps things clean and straightforward, with every ingredient visible and accounted for, so there are no surprises hiding in the loaf. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting through kneading, rising, and baking, and the whole wheat cycle is specifically designed to handle denser doughs like this one. Letting the loaf cool for a full hour before slicing is the hardest part, but it makes all the difference for a clean cut and a perfectly set crumb. Once you have a reliable homemade loaf like this in your routine, it is genuinely hard to go back to anything from a bag.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 ⅛ cups warm water (80–90°f / 27–32°c)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp vital wheat gluten
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
Instructions
- 1
Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order listed: water, butter, honey, salt, whole wheat flour, vital wheat gluten, and yeast. Keep the yeast separate from the salt by making a small well in the center of the flour and adding the yeast there.
- 2
Insert the pan into the bread machine, select the Whole Wheat cycle, choose a 1.5 lb loaf size, and set the crust to Medium. Press Start and allow the machine to complete the full cycle, including kneading, rising, and baking — typically 3 to 3 hours 30 minutes total.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!