Whole Wheat French Bread Bread Machine
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of homemade *Whole Wheat French Bread* with the ease of your bread machine! This hearty yet tender loaf combines the nutty richness of whole wheat flour with the lightness of bread flour for the perfect texture. Sweetened naturally with honey and a touch of olive oil for moisture, this recipe creates a delicious crusty loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or pairing with your favorite soup. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a bread machine, achieving bakery-style French bread at home has never been simpler. Plus, this recipe is a healthier twist on the classic, offering more fiber and nutrients in every slice. Whether you're an experienced baker or a beginner, this foolproof recipe is a must-try for satisfying, homemade bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 3 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup Bread flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
Instructions
Add the warm water, olive oil, salt, and honey to the bread machine pan.
Layer the whole wheat flour and bread flour on top of the liquid ingredients.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast, ensuring it does not come into contact with the wet ingredients.
Place the bread machine pan into the bread machine and secure it properly.
Select the 'French bread' setting on your bread machine. If your machine does not have a French bread option, use the basic white bread setting with a medium crust option.
Press start and allow the bread machine to knead, rise, and bake the bread. This typically takes about 3 hours, depending on your machine.
Once the cycle completes, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3567 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.7 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.6 g | 174% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 65.9 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 1742 mg | 37% | |
*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.
