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Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread

Learn how to make soft, hearty, and delicious 100% whole wheat bread right in your bread machine! This simple recipe uses wholesome ingredients and no all-purpose flour, giving you a healthy, fiber-rich loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or everyday meals.
Whether you’re new to bread making or a seasoned baker, this step-by-step bread machine recipe makes it easy to bake homemade bread with perfect results every time. Skip the store-bought loaves and enjoy fresh, preservative-free bread straight from your kitchen!
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Servings: 1 1.5 lb Loaf
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ C milk warm (95-105 degrees)
  • ¼ C unsalted butter melted
  • 3 ½ C whole wheat flour
  • ¼ C light brown sugar
  • 2 T Vital Wheat Gluten
  • 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 ½ tsp. bread machine yeast

Method
 

  1. Place the ingredients in the pan of your bread machine in the order listed above.
  2. Set to 1 ½ pound loaf, soft bread, medium crust. This bakes for 3 hours and 11 minutes in my machine.
  3. When done, turn it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
  4. This bread will last 3-4 days on your counter in a zip loc bag. You can also freeze this bread for up to 2 months.
  5. Note: For a fluffy loaf, spoon your flour into your measuring cups and then level off.
  6. The vital wheat gluten will give your bread the elasticity and chew that will keep you going back for another slice.

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