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Homemade blueberry walnut honey wheat bread with sliced loaf, blueberries, walnuts, honey, and lemon zest.

Bread Machine Blueberry Walnut Honey Wheat Bread

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Sweet dried blueberries, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of lemon come together in a slightly sweet honey‑wheat loaf made entirely in the bread machine. The machine handles mixing, kneading, rising, and baking so you get a homemade 1½‑lb loaf with minimal hands‑on time.
This recipe uses a mix of whole wheat and all‑purpose flour plus a little vital wheat gluten for a soft, springy crumb. It was developed for use with dried blueberries (not fresh) to keep the dough consistent during the machine's cycles.

Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Walnut Bread

  • Sweet and nutty—dried blueberries, honey, and walnuts in every slice.
  • Whole wheat flavor without a dense loaf—balanced with all‑purpose flour.
  • Brightened with fresh lemon zest for depth of flavor.
  • Hands‑off baking—your bread machine does the work.
  • Great for breakfast, toast, or a simple snack with butter or cream cheese.
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Servings: 1 1½-pound loaf
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk 240 ml
  • ¼ cup honey 85 g
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil 45 ml
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour 180 g
  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour 180 g
  • 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten 16 g
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest 6 g
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 7 g / 1 standard packet
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 4 g
  • ¾ cup dried blueberries 110 g
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped (60 g)

Equipment

  • Bread Machine

Method
 

  1. Combine the milk and honey in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat for about 20–30 seconds, until the mixture reaches approximately 85–95°F. Stir to combine.
  2. Pour the warm milk and honey mixture into the bread machine pan. Add the avocado oil.
  3. Add the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour on top of the liquids. Add the vital wheat gluten, lemon zest, yeast, and salt.
  4. Place the bread pan into the machine and lock it securely into place. Select a 1½-pound loaf and medium crust. On our KBS bread machine, the Soft Bread complete cycle takes approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes.
  5. When the machine signals that it's time for add-ins—approximately 28 minutes into the cycle on our KBS machine—open the lid and add the dried blueberries and chopped walnuts. Close the lid and allow the cycle to continue.
  6. When finished, carefully remove the loaf from the bread pan and transfer it to a cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely before slicing.

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Notes

Measure the all-purpose and whole wheat flours by spooning the flour into the measuring cup and leveling it with a straight edge. Avoid scooping directly from the flour container, which can pack too much flour into the cup.
Bread machines vary. Add the blueberries and walnuts when your machine signals for add-ins according to the manufacturer's instructions. On our KBS bread machine, this occurs about 28 minutes into the cycle.

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