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Bread Machine Wheat Bread — 26 Comments

  1. I guess I may have missed something in that there are no eggs used in this recipe? Also, I use bread machine yeast, so does that adjust the amount? Thank you for your help!

  2. I want to comment on the VWG (vital wheat gluten) mentioned above. I live in Florida and buy bulk flour (25 lbs. bags) from Costco, which only carries Harvest Mills which has a protein level of only 9%. Fantastic for biscuits and pie crusts but terrible for bread! I researched how to add VWG to bring it up to AP and bread flour gluten levels, but nothing really worked until I found a calculator on line that calculates the amount VWG to add to any flour you have to raise it’s gluten level to where you need it. Just plug in the numbers: protein in your flour (check the label – it’s usually given for 1/4 cup so calculate it for 100 grams – Google a calculator), protein in your VWG (check its label and calculate it for 100 grams), target protein (check the Diva’s article or Google it), amount needed in grams for the recipe and it does the calculation. It has made ALL the difference in the world when it comes to my bread baking, especially when using my bread machine. Your recipes turn out perfect every time. To get the calculator go to: foodgeek.dk

  3. Hi, I recently purchased a Zo BB-PAC20 and baked my first loaf. I followed the instructions closely and substituted whole wheat bread flour, that was the only deviation. The loaf is almost perfect, but the center is higher than the edges.is there something I can do to get a more uniform shape? The yeast is Red Star quick rise and the flour is Robin Hood bread flour. Being from the west coast of Canada we don’t have the choices of product that you have. Thank you.

    Richard

    • Hi Richard, I think that the center is usually higher than the edges. To get a uniform shape you could go to Amazon and look for a Pullman Loaf Pan. Those make square loaves.

    • Before the machine goes into the bake cycle, open the lid and use a big wet spoon to level the top of the dough. The bread will come out with a perfect top. Hope that helps.

  4. I’d like to bake spelt or Einkorn bread in my Zojirushi BB-CEC20 using the Home Made settings. Both Spelt & Einkorn need less kneading, more rise time. Can you give me the times for the Homemade Course for the bread machine please..

  5. I have a 2 lb bread machine, but it advises not to exceed 3.5 cups of flour total. I’m using the advice on shrinking it to a 1.5 loaf and will see how it does.

  6. Just found your website and have made the potato bread recipe in the buttermilk oatmeal recipe. They have turned out absolutely delicious! I am wondering if you can add other grains to your whole wheat recipe? Do you need to add additional liquid ? I was thinking I would add oats or perhaps some flax or sunflower seeds.

    • Thank you so much for the kind words about the site and the recipes. I’ve had people swap out some portion of white bread flour for another type of flour and the recipe still turned out. The sour milk rye bread recipe is an example of this. However, it’s really easy to totally throw a recipe off-kilter. So approach that process cautiously.

  7. Hi Marsha!

    Paula mentioned in her comment that the wheat bread was a bit on the heavy side. Do you think adding VWG would give it a lighter texture and more tender crumb?

    I’m new to your site, having just discovered your wonderful sour milk bread recipe (so easy, only 5 ingredients!). I found it while searching for ways to use sour milk, and I’m so glad I did. I love my Zo, but it doesn’t get nearly enough use. You’re going to help me with that. Thanks!

  8. Hi Dea, I haven’t used wheat flour before. If you do substitute oat flour for wheat flour in this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turns out.

  9. Hi, I made the wheat bread recipe and it turned out really good! It’s a little bit on the heavy side BUT not as bad as the other recipes I’ve tried. Had to freeze them so not sure about the taste but they sure looked good! I used the dough cycle, cut the dough in half, put them in a small loaf pan, 8 x 8 x 4. So I was happy with them!

  10. Hi! Just got the mini zo for Xmas (based on your review!) and was wondering do I just half everything for a one pound loaf of this?

  11. Hi Marsha, made a loaf of this wheat bread tonight. Came out great and will have to make at least 2 loaves tomorrow. This is going to be my new sandwich bread. Love it, thanks again!

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