Perfect Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Name: Perfect Whole Wheat Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon brown sugar, blend; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons dry milk; 4 cups whole wheat bread flour; 1/4 cup wheat bran; 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten; 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar, blend
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons dry milk
4 cups whole wheat bread flour
1/4 cup wheat bran
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

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Measure ingredients and follow your bread Machine instructions.
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I use Becel intead of butter.
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Select Dough cycle.
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When your machine is first kneading check to make sure you have enough water.
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Remove from machine and shape into 2 loaves.
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Bake in a preheated 400*oven for 10 minutes.
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Lower heat to 350* and bake another 20 minutes.
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After baking remove from pan and let cool on wire rack.
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I keep one out and freeze the other one.
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Tip:
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Innisfree gave this wonderful suggestion for rising bread and it WORKS!
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In microwave, heat up 1 cup of water to boiling and let it boil for about a minute. Carefully remove cup of boiling water and place bowl of dough in the microwave. No need to cover dough as the microwave stays moist like a proofing box.
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I leave the cup of water in the microwave and place my loaves in the microwave and in no time you have it ready for the oven.
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Good luck!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, blend, and more.

Yes, Perfect Whole Wheat Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Perfect Whole Wheat Bread

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