Elevate your homemade bread game with this easy Bran Bread Bread Machine recipe, a foolproof way to create wholesome, flavorful bread right in your kitchen. Packed with nutrient-rich wheat bran, a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours, and the subtle sweetness of honey, this loaf strikes the perfect balance between heartiness and taste. Optimized for a bread machine, the recipe ensures minimal prep timeβjust five minutesβand effortless baking, thanks to the automated kneading, rising, and baking cycles. With a soft, tender crumb and customizable crust settings, this bread is ideal for everything from nutrient-packed sandwiches to morning toast. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking for a no-fuss bread recipe, this bran bread will become a staple in your rotation. Perfect for health-conscious bread lovers searching for easy bread machine recipes!
Add water, honey, and vegetable oil to the pan of the bread machine.
Sprinkle the salt over the liquid ingredients.
Add the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and wheat bran to the bread pan.
Sprinkle the dry milk powder evenly over the top.
Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the active dry yeast.
Place the bread pan into the bread machine and secure it in place.
Select the 'Whole Wheat' or equivalent setting on your bread machine and choose your desired crust color (light, medium, or dark).
Start the bread machine and let it progress through the kneading, rising, and baking cycles, which typically take about 3 hours.
Once the bread machine signals that the bread is complete, carefully remove the pan using oven mitts and gently turn the loaf onto a cooling rack.
Allow the bread to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Calories |
1603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.3 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.7 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1830 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.