Shellfish Free 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. The combination of honey and butter gives the crumb a subtle richness, while the vital wheat gluten helps the dense whole wheat flour rise into a properly airy, sliceable loaf rather than a dense brick. Store-bought whole wheat breads can come loaded with preservatives, conditioners, and mystery additives — baking your own means you know exactly what went into every slice. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting through kneading, rising, and baking, so your hands-on time is basically just measuring and pressing Start. Letting the loaf cool for a full hour before slicing is the one rule worth following, since it keeps the crumb from compressing and gives you those clean, sturdy slices that hold up to anything from almond butter to a hearty sandwich stack. This is the kind of reliable, wholesome loaf that earns a permanent spot in your weekly routine.
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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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