Sesame 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. Warm water, honey, and a touch of butter come together with whole wheat flour and vital wheat gluten to create a loaf that's tender inside with a beautifully browned crust. Store-bought whole wheat breads can be a minefield when you're avoiding sesame — "may contain" labels and shared production lines make it genuinely hard to find a safe option. Making it at home with this straightforward ingredient list means you know exactly what went into every slice. The vital wheat gluten is the secret weapon here, giving the dense whole wheat flour the extra structure it needs to rise properly and avoid that heavy, brick-like texture. Just layer everything into the pan, select the Whole Wheat cycle, and let the machine do the work while your kitchen fills with the most incredible smell. Let it cool fully before slicing and you'll be rewarded with a crumb that holds up beautifully for sandwiches, toast, or just a thick slab with butter.
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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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