This recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic whole wheat bread, incorporating a touch of honey and olive oil for enhanced flavor and texture.
Add the warm water, honey, and olive oil to the bread machine pan.
Ensure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
Add the whole wheat flour, gluten flour, and skim milk powder on top of the wet ingredients.
Layer the ingredients gently to avoid mixing them prematurely.
Sprinkle the salt and yeast on top, ensuring the yeast does not touch the liquid.
Keep the yeast and salt separate to prevent deactivating the yeast.
Set the bread machine to the whole wheat setting and start the cycle.
Check the dough after 5 minutes of kneading; it should form a smooth ball. Adjust with water or flour if needed.
Once the cycle is complete, remove the bread from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack.
Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain its structure.
Slice and serve the bread as desired.
Use a serrated knife for clean slices and to avoid squishing the bread.