Nightshade Free Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, hearty loaf out of a bread machine, and this whole wheat version delivers every time. The combination of honey for a touch of natural sweetness, butter for richness, and vital wheat gluten for structure means you get a proper, sliceable loaf with a tender crumb — not the dense brick that whole wheat bread sometimes turns into. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly free of nightshades, so there is no label-reading anxiety, no hidden spice blends, and no wondering whether a store-bought loaf snuck in something it shouldn't have. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting through kneading, rising, and baking, so your hands-on time is minimal. Letting it cool fully on the rack before slicing is the one step worth being patient about — it makes a real difference in texture. Whether you are toasting it for breakfast, building a sandwich, or just tearing off a warm slice with butter, this loaf earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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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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