Xanthan Gum 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 exactly that kind of wholesome, homemade comfort. The dough gets its structure from vital wheat gluten rather than any gum-based additive, so the crumb stays tender and sliceable without anything artificial doing the heavy lifting. Honey adds a gentle sweetness that balances the nutty depth of the whole wheat flour, while butter keeps each slice soft and rich. Many store-bought whole wheat breads sneak in stabilizers and additives that can be hard to track down on a label, so baking your own puts you fully in control of every ingredient. The bread machine handles all the kneading, rising, and baking on the Whole Wheat cycle, so your effort is minimal even though the result tastes anything but. Let it cool on the rack before slicing — that patience pays off in a clean, even 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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