Baking homemade whole wheat bread in a bread machine is a rewarding experience that allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a healthier and more flavorful loaf. Whole wheat flour, the primary ingredient in this bread, is packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a healthier alternative to refined white flour. Using a bread machine simplifies the process, taking the guesswork out of kneading, rising, and baking, resulting in a perfect loaf every time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this guide will provide you with the essential steps, tips, and a selection of the best whole wheat bread machine recipes to create a delicious and wholesome loaf that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
100% WHOLE WHEAT BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
Make and share this 100% Whole Wheat Bread (Bread Machine) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by janem123
Categories Breads
Time 4h10m
Yield 2 pound loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Follow directions for your machine for a 2-pound loaf of whole wheat bread.
- Instructions for my machine are: Add all ingredients in the order listed. (I combine the water and powdered milk and heat them in microwave on high for 30 seconds before putting in baking pan and then add the remaining ingredients.).
- Insert the baking pan into the oven chamber and lock the pan.
- Select Whole Wheat setting and 2 pound loaf.
- Press start.
- When the baking is finished, I like to put the loaf in a large zip lock bag and seal it. Then place on wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
BREAD MACHINE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
"I tweaked an old recipe to create this bread by changing ingredient amounts, adding ingredients and incorporating whole wheat flour into it." The results are tender and delicious! Evelyn Slade - Fruita, CO
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds, 16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
WHOLE WHEAT, FLAX & HONEY BREAD MACHINE BREAD
Make and share this Whole Wheat, Flax & Honey Bread Machine Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by radmusic
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h45m
Yield 2 lb. loaf
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the ingredients in the order listed and sprinkle the ground flax over top. I use the whole wheat, 2 lb, and light crust settings and make the bread overnight so it's fresh first thing in the morning. I have also added a 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds sprinkled over top of the flaxseed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1069.5, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 1786.1, Carbohydrate 187.3, Fiber 29.2, Sugar 29.5, Protein 34.6
WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA CRUST FOR BREAD MACHINE
Add whatever toppings suit your mood. Cheese and Canned pizza sauce plus all your favorite chopped veggies.
Provided by speakpeace
Categories Breads
Time 28m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in bread machine in order listed. Run on dough cycle. When done, fix as desired and bake 18 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
WHOLE WHEAT BREAD WITH FLAX AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS - BREAD MACHINE
This bread is very similar to Nature's Own 12 Grain Bread....just not with all the additives that we can't pronounce. This is my husbands favorite bread that I bake. Please note: Use the Basic White bread setting on your bread machine.
Provided by Okitsme
Categories Breads
Time 13m
Yield 1 1.5 lb loaf
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all ingredients (except sunflower seeds) in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select basic white cycle; press start. Add the sunflower seeds when the alert sounds during the knead cycle.
HEALTHY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD MACHINE BUNS
You don't have to feel guilty when eating these healthy, whole wheat buns prepared in a bread machine.
Provided by L Perdue
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 3h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place warm water, egg, olive oil, honey, molasses, chia seeds, whole wheat flour, salt, and yeast into a bread machine, in the order listed by the manufacturer. Run Dough cycle. Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Form dough into 12 buns and arrange on the baking sheet. Let rise until doubled in size, about 55 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until buns are golden brown, about 14 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Brush with melted butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 306.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
BREAD MACHINE HONEY WHOLE WHEAT CHALLAH
We make this every week in our house. People keep asking for the recipe -- we think they're impressed to find a healthy challah that also tastes great! It resembles actual bread more than cake. Just throw the ingredients into a bread machine with a "dough" cycle, braid, & bake!
Provided by Rachel Leah D
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 45m
Yield 3 medium-sized challah loaves, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add water, eggs, olive oil, honey, sugar, and flour to the bread machine bowl in that order.
- Make a well on top of the flour mound and add the yeast.
- Add salt along the side of the flour mound.
- Set your bread maker to run a "dough" cycle.
- Remove dough and braid challah (this is the fun part! See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0kf0MFRpXg for instructions.).
- (Optional) For a professional look, coat the braided challah with egg using a basting brush, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake at 325 F for 30-40 minutes.
BREAD MACHINE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD (LOW FAT)
You don't need a lot of ingredients for this bread and it always turns out the same, which is why I love it. From The Bread Machine Cookbook by Donna German, who always gives amounts for small, medium and large machine. I'm posting the large recipe.
Provided by Cookin-jo
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 10m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add ingredients to bread machine in the order given, or according to your machine instructions.
- Set on whole wheat or basic cycle. On my very old Black and Decker machine I use the powdered milk/wheat setting.
- This is a high rising whole wheat bread, and the large recipe usually squashes at the top of my machine. I can give small and medium versions if you send a private message.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2105.2, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 2560, Carbohydrate 398.6, Fiber 38.9, Sugar 26.8, Protein 67.5
100% WHITE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD MACHINE
A bread machine takes the guesswork out of making bread. But it is hard to find a delicious & nutritious 100% White Whole Wheat Bread recipe for a bread machine. This recipe works great on the popular Panasonic SD-YD250 Bread Bakery. This recipe is for 1-1/2 lb loaf (size M). For 2 lb loaf (size L) change the servings below to 1.25 loaf and for 2-1/2 lb loaf (size XL) change the servings to 1.5 loaf.
Provided by Chef-Daddy
Categories Breads
Time 4h5m
Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all dry ingredients in bread pan (except dry yeast).
- Pour water slowly into the bread pan.
- Add honey and oil.
- Fill the yeast dispenser with dry yeast.
- Program for whole wheat bread.
- Press start or set timer.
- Add millet, sesame or sunflower seeds instead or combined with flax seeds.
- The directions are for Panasonic SD-YD250 if your machine doesn't have a yeast dispenser please follow instructions when to add yeast.
- You can also set the machine to basic white bread and you'll get a softer crust.
- Actual baking may vary depending on machine and ambient temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.6, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 292.9, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.9, Protein 4.7
WHOLE WHEAT POTATO BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
This is a true sandwich bread - soft and fluffy. No bricks here. For the potatoes, you can use leftover mashed potatoes or just cook a couple and mash with a fork. I like to make enough potatoes to last for a whole week of breadmaking. If you have it, use your leftover potato water in place of the regular water. You can bake this in the oven, just follow any standard bread-making procedure. I sometimes substitute 1/2 cup ground oatmeal or ground 7-grain flakes for 1/2 cup of the wheat flour. If you are grinding your own wheat, grind it coarsely for a less dense loaf.
Provided by Chef Mandy 5
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h15m
Yield 1 loaf, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the ingredients to the breadmaker in the order given or per your machine's instructions. Do not mix the ingredients, just layer them. Make a depression in the top of the flour to hold the yeast.
- Depending on how wet your mashed potatoes are, the recipe may take up to 1/8 cup less water. So, watch it carefully after it has been mixing for awhile and add more flour or water as needed. It should be a soft, formed ball that is not sticky.
- Use the whole wheat setting on your bread machine.
- Enjoy!
WHOLE WHEAT OATMEAL BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
This is a delicious bread. It is very healthy as it has a little whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and wheat germ. Great toasted. It calls for regular yeast.
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Add the ingredients to your bread machine in order of manufacturers suggestions.
- Put on basic cycle; and light crust.
- After it starts kneading, look at it to see if you need to add a tad or two more water; you want it just right.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 292.1, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9
MULTI GRAIN WHOLE WHEAT-MACHINE BREAD
One of the ingredients is a 7 GRAIN CEREAL. Some stores and Health Food Stores will have it. The recipe is in my "new $10.00!" OSTER BREAD MACHINE. Love it! This one makes 3 sizes of various loaf breads!! I made the 2 pound loaf. It was shared with my friends. All gone now!..LOL Plus Cakes, Jams, Butter and Glazes! Whew! This...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Other Breads
Time 4h50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Gather all 6 ingredients.
- 2. also the brown sugar, salt and yeast.
- 3. Put all ingredients into your bread machine in the order for your bread machine directions. Close lid. For the Seiko machine. Press select until the desired bread selection is selected. I select #6 for a 2 pound loaf (in a Seiko) Press start. Bread will be done in the number of hours as indicated.
- 4. Picture of the cooked bread, shown with my CREAMED CABBAGE CHOWDER recipe. If you need the 1-1/2 pound bread recipe or the 1 pound recipe...let me know You might want to check out the bread machine cookbooks on JAP for some great recipes.
HEAVENLY WHOLE WHEAT POTATO BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
This bread makes wonderful sandwiches. It doesn't crumble when slicing, even when warm. Cooking times are approximate as times vary with different bread machines.
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all ingredients into the bread machine in the order listed or as suggested by the manufacturer.
- Set the bread machine on the following settings: "basic" bread; "light" crust;
- "1-1/2 pound" loaf size.
- NOTE: This bread can be made with the "delay" timer setting.
HONEY BANANA WHOLE WHEAT BREAD-BREAD MACHINE
This is a healthy loaf of sweet banana bread. Makes a great peanut butter sandwich. This recipe makes a 1 1/2 pound loaf. The recipe comes from Breadman.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h20m
Yield 1 loaf bread, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Makes 1 1/2 pound loaf Add all ingredients to bread pan in order given.
- This recipe was created using the"Basic Bread" setting.
WHOLE WHEAT YOGURT HONEY DINNER ROLLS BREAD MACHINE
The mixture of Yoghurt and Honey is delightful. Of all my bread recipes, this is the family favorite. Note: some folks think the rolls are a little sweet, some have suggested cutting the honey back by half.
Provided by BakinBaby
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 30m
Yield 18 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix milk, yoghurt, honey and butter in a small mixing bowl, heat in microwave 1 minute. Stir until the butter is melted.
- Place ingredients into bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
- Select dough cycle.
- When cycle is complete, shape dough into 18 equal rolls.
- Place in lightly greased pans. I like to use pie pans instead of a baking sheet.
- Cover rolls with a damp cloth and let rise about 30-40 minutes or until doubled in size. When using whole wheat flour, I like to set the pans on an electric heating pad set on medium.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Brush tops with melted butter.
BREAD MACHINE WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH
Here's a healthier alternative to white flour pizza dough and it tastes good too! You can use sugar or honey as the sweetener. I like my dough on the sweeter side so I use two tsp sugar or two tbs honey. This dough can be frozen if you're not using the whole batch. If you plan to use part of it right away and part of it within...
Provided by Tess Geer
Categories Pizza
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place all ingredients in bread machine in order listed. Start dough cycle.
- 2. When cycle is done, add a few tablespoons of olive oil to a glass bowl. Remove dough to bowl and turn to coat.
- 3. If using immediately, stretch out onto your pan or stone with oiled hands to desired level of thickness. Let dough rest for 15 minutes.
- 4. Poke several holes throughout the surface with a fork. Top as desired and bake in a 400 degree oven for 18-20 minutes. If a crispier crust is desired, bake crust by itself for 5 minutes. Remove and add toppings and then bake for the remaining time.
- 5. If all or part of the dough is going to be used within the next 24-36 hours, leave in bowl making sure dough is coated with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Let dough return to room temperature before using, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- 6. If dough is to be frozen, wrap tightly in plastic wrap. If possible, vacuum seal, otherwise wrap plastic wrapped dough in foil and place in freezer. Dough will need to thaw 4-6 hours before use.
FRESH MILLED GRAIN WHOLE WHEAT BREAD IN BREAD MACHINE
This is a recipe based on a few different bread recipes that use fresh milled grain. It is completely whole grain and is just heady and delicious! It took a few tries with different recipes, different types of rises, etc. before I finally came up with one that worked. This takes some planning. You won't get a loaf in 4 hours, but you will get a wonderful, completely clean, bread that will impress the neighbors and make you feel awesome. Preparation time includes the soaking time.
Provided by MsTeechur
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 12h30m
Yield 2 Loaves, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grind about 5 cups of hard red or hard white spring wheat. This should make a little more than 600 grams of flour. Weigh the flour out.
- Tip for using Vitamix--store grain in freezer so it does not get hot during grinding. Do only 1 cup at a time. You can re-grind the larger pieces.
- Measure it out on a scale because the weight of flour is different depending on the grind. This is key. It will be around 4-5 cups, but you won't get bread that is as good if you use volume over weight.
- In your bread machine, add everything EXCEPT yeast and about 1 cup of flour.
- Turn on your bread machine and let it mix. It'll be kind of gloopy, that's fine. You might need to help get all the wheat wet by mixing it inches It doesn't have to be perfect, but we want the wheat wet. Stop once it's mixed (turn off machine). Of course you can do that by hand if you want to.
- Set the timer on your bread machine for at least 8 hours later and use the dough cycle for the best bread. You can wait up to 24 hours.
- The wait is so that the whole wheat can do a few important things; develop a good gluten and break down phytic acids. By using buttermilk (you can make your own or use water and 2 tsp apple cider vinegar) you give it an acidic environment to do it's thing.
- Pour the remaining flour on top of the dough and make a little "bowl" in the flour and carefully pour the yeast into the indent so that it is separated from the dough. If you don't, it will activate too early. Even better if you have a bread machine with a separate yeast chamber. If so you do not need to hold back any flour.
- When the machine beeps the next morning, the dough should be nicely risen, although you might expect it to be a bit higher if you're used to using regular bread flour. Worry not, my friend.
- Wash your counter very well and spray a little oil on it. Oil up your hands and turn the dough onto the counter. Fold it over itself a few times and then tear the dough in half. Just using your hands make it into a rectangle and roll it up tightly. Place it into an oiled bread pan. Cover with a towel and allow to rise for another hour or so. I just turn on my oven for a bit at low heat and then turn it off.
- Take the towel out of the oven (very important part) and bake for 25-30 minutes at 350.
WHOLE WHEAT PITA BREAD FOR BREAD MACHINE
Make and share this Whole Wheat Pita Bread for Bread Machine recipe from Food.com.
Provided by thee1Juliet
Categories Breads
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 pitas, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in bread pan of your bread machine, select Dough setting and start. When dough has risen long enough, machine will beep.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently roll and stretch dough into a 12 inch rope. With a sharp knife, divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball. With a rolling pin, roll each ball into a 6 to 7 inch circle. Set aside on a lightly floured countertop. cover with a towel. Let pitas rise about 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place 2 or 3 pitas on a wire cake rack. Place cake rack directly on oven rack. Bake pitas 4 to 5 minutes until puffed and tops begin to brown. Remove from oven and immediately place pitas in a sealed brown paper bag or cover them with a damp kitchen towel until soft. Once pitas a softened, either cut in half or split top edge for half or whole pitas. They can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for 1 or 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 293, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.7
HEAVENLY WHOLE WHEAT POTATO BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
This bread makes wonderful sandwiches. It doesn't crumble when slicing, even when warm. Cooking and prep. times are approximate as times vary with different bread machines.
Provided by Sue Stone
Categories Other Breads
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place all ingredients into the bread machine in the order listed or as suggested by the manufacturer.
- 2. Set the bread machine on the following settings: "basic" bread; "light" crust; "1-1/2 pound" loaf size.
- 3. NOTE: This bread can be made with the "delay" timer setting.
WHOLE WHEAT WALNUT BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
Make and share this Whole Wheat Walnut Bread (Bread Machine) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Measure ingredients into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
- Insert pan into the oven chamber.
- Select Whole Wheat Cycle.
- When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a wire rack.
- Let cool to room temperature before slicing.
Tips:
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Make sure to measure your ingredients accurately.
- If you're using a bread machine, follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
- Don't over-knead the dough.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
- Bake the bread according to the recipe instructions.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you're sure to bake delicious whole wheat bread in your bread machine. Whole wheat bread is a healthy and flavorful alternative to white bread, and it's easy to make at home. So next time you're craving a fresh loaf of bread, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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