Pescatarian Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf out of a bread machine, and this whole wheat version delivers every single time. Honey and butter give the crumb a subtle richness, while vital wheat gluten helps the dense whole wheat flour rise into a tall, sturdy loaf that slices beautifully. This kind of recipe is a natural fit for anyone eating a pescatarian diet — no meat, no seafood, no complicated substitutions needed, just wholesome pantry staples doing exactly what they should. The bread machine handles all the heavy lifting, from kneading to baking, so you can walk away and come back to something that smells like a proper bakery. Letting the loaf cool for a full hour before slicing is the hardest part, but it makes all the difference for a clean, even crumb. Use it for avocado toast, alongside a bowl of chowder, or just warm with a generous spread of butter — it holds up to just about anything.
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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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