Chestnut Free Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, hearty loaf out of a bread machine, especially when you know exactly what went into it. This whole wheat version gets its tender crumb from a touch of honey and butter, while vital wheat gluten gives the loaf the structure and chew you want from a proper sandwich bread. Store-bought whole wheat loaves can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared production lines, so baking your own is a genuinely smart move. Every ingredient here is straightforward — warm water, flour, yeast, and a few pantry staples — with nothing hidden or unnecessary. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting through kneading, rising, and baking, so your main job is layering the ingredients in the right order and walking away. Once that hollow-tap test confirms it's done, the hardest part is waiting the full hour before slicing so the crumb sets up properly. Whether you're stacking it for sandwiches or just toasting a thick slice with butter, this loaf delivers real, wholesome flavor every single time.
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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.
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