Macadamia Free Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a fresh loaf of whole wheat bread out of a bread machine, and this one delivers a hearty, golden result every single time. Honey adds a gentle sweetness that balances the nutty depth of whole wheat flour, while a touch of butter keeps the crumb tender and rich. Vital wheat gluten is the quiet hero here — it gives the dense whole wheat dough the extra structure it needs to rise properly and hold together in a satisfying slice. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting through the Whole Wheat cycle, so you just layer in your ingredients and walk away. Store-bought whole wheat loaves can be a minefield of unexpected add-ins and shared production lines, but this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward with a short, familiar ingredient list. Let it cool the full hour before slicing — it's genuinely worth the wait, and the crumb will thank you for it.
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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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