This recipe for Fluffy Brown Rice Bread combines the wholesome goodness of brown rice with a soft and airy texture, perfect for any meal.
Prepare the brown rice if not already cooked, and let it cool.
Using freshly cooked rice that has cooled to room temperature ensures it blends well into the dough.
Measure 0.5 cup of cooked rice and place it in a measuring cup.
Ensure the rice is packed into the measuring cup for accurate measurement.
Add olive oil and warm water to the measuring cup with the rice, ensuring the total volume reaches 1.5 cups.
Mix gently to help the rice distribute evenly in the liquid.
Pour the rice mixture into the bread machine pan.
Ensure the bread machine pan is clean and dry before adding ingredients.
Add the bread flour, sugar, salt, vital wheat gluten, and active dry yeast to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Layer the ingredients carefully to prevent the yeast from activating prematurely.
Set the bread machine to the Basic setting and choose your desired crust color.
For a softer crust, choose the light crust setting.
Start the bread machine and let it complete the baking cycle.
Avoid opening the bread machine during the baking process to maintain consistent temperature.
Once the bread is done, remove it from the bread machine and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Allowing the bread to cool completely ensures clean slices and prevents it from becoming gummy.