Rustic Bread for the Bread Machine
Elevate your home baking game with this easy and delicious Rustic Bread for the Bread Machine! Combining pantry staples like bread flour, a touch of whole wheat flour, and a hint of honey for subtle sweetness, this recipe creates a perfectly crusty loaf with a soft, airy crumb—ideal for sandwiches, toasting, or enjoying plain. With just five minutes of prep time, the bread machine does all the heavy lifting, from kneading to baking, while you sit back and relax. Featuring olive oil for richness and a customizable crust color, this foolproof recipe brings artisan-quality bread to your table without the hassle. Perfect for beginner bakers and busy schedules, this wholesome loaf is a must-try for any bread lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 cups Bread flour
- 0.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Dry instant yeast
Instructions
Add the water, olive oil, and honey to the bread machine pan.
Sprinkle the salt over the liquid ingredients in the bread machine pan.
Add the bread flour and whole wheat flour on top of the wet ingredients.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the dry instant yeast. Ensure the yeast does not touch the liquid at this stage.
Close the bread machine lid and set it to the Basic or White Bread cycle.
Choose the crust color of your liking (light, medium, or dark) based on your bread machine's settings.
Start the bread machine and allow it to knead, rise, and bake the bread as per the program settings.
Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread from the bread machine pan and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3556 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 348.7 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 678 mg | 14% | |
*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.
