This is a simple whole wheat bread maker recipe. It is vegan and can be used in many different machines.
Making whole wheat bread at home is simple and fun with a bread machine. This article will show you how to make soft, tasty whole wheat bread. Whether you're new to baking or want an easy way to make homemade bread, you’ll find helpful tips here.
Why Choose Whole Wheat Bread for Your Bread Machine?
Whole wheat bread is full of nutrients and fibre, which makes it a healthier choice than white bread. It helps with digestion and keeps you feeling full longer. A bread machine makes baking easy because you don’t have to knead or watch the dough. Add the ingredients and let the machine do the work.
What Makes a Great Whole Wheat Bread Machine Recipe?
The best whole wheat bread machine recipe uses a mix of whole wheat flour and bread flour. This mix makes the bread soft and light. Using only whole wheat flour can make the bread too dense. Adding a little vital wheat gluten helps make the bread fluffier. This way, you get a perfect loaf every time.
Essential Ingredients for Whole Wheat Bread
To make whole wheat bread, you need a few simple ingredients. You'll need whole wheat flour, bread flour, bread machine yeast, sugar, salt, warm water, and oil. These ingredients work together to make the bread soft and tasty. Fresh, good-quality ingredients will give you the best results.
Step-by-Step: Making Bread in a Bread Machine
First, put the bread pan into the bread machine. Pour in the wet ingredients like warm water and oil. Next, add the dry ingredients such as flour, salt, and sugar. Lastly, add the yeast on top. Make sure the yeast doesn’t touch the wet ingredients. Choose the whole wheat setting and press start. In a few hours, you’ll have fresh, warm whole wheat bread.
Tips for Using Whole Wheat Flour in a Bread Maker
Whole wheat flour is less processed than white, so it can make bread heavier. Mixing whole wheat flour with bread flour will make the loaf lighter. You can also add a small amount of vital wheat gluten to make the texture even softer.
Avoiding Common Bread Machine Mistakes
A common problem is using old bread machine yeast. Old yeast can stop the bread from rising. Always check that the yeast is fresh. Store it in a cool, dry place. Make sure the water is warm but not too hot. Hot water can kill the yeast.
Whole Wheat Bread Variations
You can make your whole wheat bread more interesting by adding seeds, nuts, or dried fruit. This makes the bread taste better and adds texture.
How to Remove the Bread from the Machine
When the bread is done, carefully take the bread pan out of the machine. Let the loaf cool in the pan for a few minutes, then move it to a rack. Let the bread cool completely before cutting. This helps keep its shape and flavour.
Troubleshooting: Why Your Bread Might Come Out Dense
If your bread feels too dense, check if the whole wheat flour is fresh. Old flour can make the bread heavy. Make sure you use the right amount of liquid and that the yeast is still good.
Benefits of Whole Wheat Bread
Whole wheat bread has more fibre and nutrients than white bread. It’s good for your heart, helps digestion, and gives you energy. When you make it at home, you can control what goes into it, avoiding unwanted additives.
Key Points
Mix whole wheat flour with bread flour to make soft, light bread.
2 tsp of yeast for a denser loaf and 3 tsp for a fluffier loaf.
Let the loaf cool completely before cutting it to prevent it from falling apart.
Add seeds or nuts to make your bread taste even better.
Whole Wheat Bread Maker Recipe (Vegan)
Yields:Â 1 standard loaf (750g)
Ingredients
1 ½ cups (360 ml) warm water (around 40°C)
2 tbsp (30 g) olive oil (or vegetable oil)
2 tbsp (25 g) sugar (white, brown, or coconut sugar)
1 - 1 ½ tsp (6 g - 9 g) salt
2 ½ cups (325 g) wholemeal flour
1 ¼ cups (165 g ) bread flour (or plain flour)
2 - 3 tsp (6-12 g) instant yeast (breadmaker yeast/ 1 x sachet)
Instructions
Layer Ingredients in the Breadmaker Pan
Start with the warm water
Add the olive oil and sugar
Sprinkle the salt over the liquid
Add the wholemeal and bread flour
Make a small well in the centre of the flour and add the yeast (keep it dry, away from liquids)
Select the Breadmaker Setting
Choose the Whole Wheat or Wholemeal cycle
Select medium crust for a nice golden finish
Set the loaf size to 750g (1.5 lbs)Â if required
Bake and Cool
Let the breadmaker complete the full cycle
Remove the loaf carefully and let it cool on a wire rack
Tips
Softness Boost:Â Add 1 tbsp (10 g) of vital wheat gluten for a lighter, fluffier loaf (optional but helpful with wholemeal flour)
Richer Flavor: Replace ¼ cup (90 g) of water with non-dairy milk (like almond or oat)
Sweeter Loaf:Â Increase sugar to 3 tbsp for a subtly sweet loaf
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