Turkey Free Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, hearty loaf out of a bread machine, especially when you know exactly what went into it. This whole wheat bread is built on a short, honest ingredient list — warm water, butter, honey, salt, whole wheat flour, vital wheat gluten, and yeast — with no mystery additives or processed fillers to worry about. The honey adds a gentle sweetness that balances the nuttiness of the whole wheat, while the vital wheat gluten gives the loaf a proper rise and a chewy, satisfying crumb. Store-bought whole wheat breads can be a minefield of unexpected ingredients, so baking your own is the cleanest way to stay in control of what lands on your table. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting through the Whole Wheat cycle, handling the kneading, rising, and baking while you go about your day. Just make sure to let the loaf cool for a full hour before slicing — it's tempting to cut in early, but patience pays off with a better texture every time. Whether you're toasting it for breakfast or building a hearty sandwich, this loaf delivers real, wholesome flavor from start to finish.
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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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