Wheat Bread (Bread Machine Assisted) is a delightful, homemade way to enjoy warm, wholesome bread right from your kitchen. Using a bread machine makes the process a breeze, yielding a delicious loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches or toast.
When selecting ingredients for Wheat Bread, consider using high-quality bread flour and whole wheat flour for the best texture and flavor. If you’re looking for dairy-free options, you could substitute the powdered milk with a non-dairy milk powder. Also, make sure to check gluten-free alternatives if you’re avoiding gluten, but be aware that it may affect the bread’s structure and rise.
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Wheat Bread ( Bread Machine Assisted ) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons powdered milk
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons yeast
- 1/2 tablespoon gluten
Instructions
- Put 1 1/4 cups of water in the bottom of the bread machine bread pan.
- Add 3 tablespoons powdered milk, 2 cups bread flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3 tablespoons sugar into the bread pan.
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, 3 teaspoons yeast, and 1/2 tablespoon gluten to the mixture.
- Set the bread machine on the dough setting and let it do its magic.
- When the bread machine finishes, preheat your oven to 170 degrees and then TURN THE OVEN OFF.
- Carefully add the bread dough into a bread pan and place it in the preheated (but turned off) oven. Let it rise for 20 to 30 minutes.
- After rising, take the loaf out of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Bake the bread in the oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the pan and cool it on a rack. For a little extra flavor, spread a small amount of butter on top while it’s cooling.