Vegetarian Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf of whole wheat bread out of a bread machine, and this one delivers every single time. Honey and butter give the crumb a subtle richness and just a touch of sweetness, while the whole wheat flour keeps things hearty and wholesome. The vital wheat gluten is the quiet hero here — it strengthens the dough structure so you get a proper rise and a tender, sliceable texture rather than a dense brick. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforwardly plant-friendly with the addition of dairy, making it a genuinely satisfying option without any substitutions or workarounds needed. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting through the kneading, rising, and baking stages, so your main job is layering the ingredients in the right order and walking away. That hollow tap on the bottom when it's done is one of the most rewarding sounds in home baking. Let it cool the full hour before slicing — it's worth the wait, and it makes for incredible toast the next morning.
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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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