A delightful homemade bread recipe that combines the wholesome goodness of wheat with the natural sweetness of honey.
Gather all the ingredients and measure them accurately.
Use a digital scale for precise measurements if available.
Warm the water to about 105°F and the honey to about 80-90°F.
Use a microwave or stovetop to gently warm the liquids.
Mix the bread flour and wheat flour together in a bowl.
Mixing the flours ensures even distribution.
Add the water and honey to the bread pan, then layer the flour mixture on top.
Ensure the liquids are completely covered by the flour.
Add the salt, dry milk, and butter to separate corners of the bread pan.
Keep the salt away from the yeast to prevent interference with its activation.
Make a small well in the flour and add the yeast.
The yeast should not touch the liquids until mixing begins.
Place the bread pan into the bread machine and select the appropriate cycle.
Use the 'whole wheat' or 'homemade' cycle for best results.
Once baking is complete, remove the bread pan and let it cool for 10 minutes before transferring the bread to a cooling rack.
Cooling in the pan softens the crust slightly.
Slice the bread and serve as desired.
Use a serrated knife for clean slices.