Let your bread machine do the work and fill your kitchen with the aroma of freshly baked bread! This Bread Machine Honey Wheat Bread recipe delivers a tender, golden loaf with a touch of natural sweetness and wholesome wheat flavor.
Using a bread machine is perfect when you want to enjoy the taste of freshly baked bread without all the hassle - even if you've never made homemade bread before!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Homemade bread is always a delicious treat, but it can be time-consuming and difficult to make. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make fresh bread, then this bread machine honey wheat bread recipe is for you!
This recipe is simple to follow and produces a moist, flavorful loaf of bread that everyone will love. Just add the ingredients, press start, and prepare to be amazed.
- Easy to make. Even if you are a beginner baker, you can easily make this bread machine honey wheat bread recipe.
- Delicious. The honey gives this bread a sweet and slightly tangy flavor that is sure to please everyone.
- Versatile. This bread can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It can also be used to make sandwiches, toast, or croutons.
Ingredients You'll Need
With only a few simple ingredients that are likely already stocked in your pantry, nothing smells better than homemade honey wheat bread hot from the oven – now just from your trusty little bread machine.
- Water - Use warm water, between 110℉ to 115℉.
- Honey - Any type of honey is fine.
- Vegetable oil - Choose a mild flavor oil, such as canola or sunflower seed oil.
- Bread flour - Bread flour makes a lighter and fluffier bread than all purpose flour because it has a higher ratio of soft wheat, and more gluten. For best results, use bread flour for your homemade honey wheat bread.
- Salt
- Instant yeast
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Bread Machine White Bread
In this post, we'll provide all the necessary tips and tricks for baking delicious and fluffy honey wheat bread with ease in your trusty bread machine!
Add The Liquids To The Bread Maker Pan
- Add the warm water, honey, and vegetable oil to the bread machine pan, or in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Add The Dry Ingredients Next
- Add the bread flour, salt, and yeast to the to the bread machine pan, directly on top of the wet ingredients, or in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Program The Bread Maker
- Select the "white bread" setting on the bread machine. Press start and let the bread machine do its work! The bread will be done baking in about 3 hours.
- Remove the bread from the bread machine and let it cool on a wire rack.
- Before slicing, double check the that the small metal dough paddle is not inside the bottom of the bread.
Serving Suggestions
Honey wheat bread is a great way to get your daily dose of whole grains. It's also a good source of fiber, which can help you feel full and satisfied.
This delicious homemade honey wheat bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can enjoy it toasted with butter, jam, or peanut butter, or use it to make sandwiches.
Here are a few other serving ideas:
- Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt (Panera)
- Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Chicken Salad without Celery
- Panera Tomato Soup
- Polish Cabbage Soup (Kapusniak)
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations when making this honey wheat bread machine recipe:
- Add ½ cup of nuts or seeds to the dough.
- Use honey flavored with spices, such as cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
- Add ½ cup of dried fruit to the dough.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making bread machine honey wheat bread.
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Storage Options
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze the bread for up to 2 months. To freeze, let the bread cool completely and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
- To reheat frozen bread, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then slice and toast it.
Tips for Success
- Be sure to use Bread flour for the fluffiest results. Bread flour is a little softer flour blend than All purpose flour, and it has a higher gluten level, giving a softer, fluffier bread.
- Add the ingredients in the order given.
- Make sure the water is the correct temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
The yeast may have been old. To proof yeast before using it, add ¼ teaspoon of yeast to some warm water with a pinch of sugar and flour. If it does not bubble or foam after 10 to 15 minutes, than you need fresh yeast.
Yes, you can use active dry yeast. Just add it last on top of the flour.
You can still make this bread by kneading the dough by hand and then baking it in a loaf pan.
More Delish Ideas
Bread Machine Honey Wheat Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cup Water warmed to 110℉ to 115℉
- 3 tablespoon Honey or sugar
- ¼ cup Vegetable oil
- 4 cup Bread flour
- 1¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1½ teaspoon Instant yeast
Instructions
- Add the warm water, honey, and vegetable oil to the bread machine pan, or in the order recommended by the manufacturer.1⅓ cup Water, 3 tablespoon Honey, ¼ cup Vegetable oil
- Add the bread flour, salt, and yeast to the to the bread machine pan, directly on top of the wet ingredients, or in the order recommended by the manufacturer.4 cup Bread flour, 1¼ teaspoon Salt, 1½ teaspoon Instant yeast
- Select the "white bread" setting on the bread machine. Press start and let the bread machine do its work! The bread will be done baking in about 3 hours.
- Remove the bread from the bread machine and let it cool on a wire rack.
- Before slicing, double check the that the small metal dough paddle is not inside the bottom of the bread.
Notes
- Be sure to use Bread flour for the fluffiest results. Bread flour is a little softer flour blend than All purpose flour, and it has a higher gluten level, giving a softer, fluffier bread.
- Add the ingredients in the order given.
- Make sure the water is the correct temperature.
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