Bread Machine European Whole Wheat Bread

This 100% whole wheat bread is flavored with molasses and cinnamon, and studded with walnuts and raisins for a deliciously healthy loaf.

Yield 1 loaf

Ingredients

Medium Loaf (1 1/2-pound bread machine)

3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons molasses
1 large egg white
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Quick Rise Yeast
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup raisins

Large Loaf (2-pound bread machine)

1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
2 large egg whites
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
2/3 cup walnuts
2/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon Red Star Quick Rise Yeast

Instructions

Have liquid ingredients at 80°F and all others at room temperature. Place ingredients (except walnuts and raisins) in pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select basic cycle and medium/normal crust. Walnuts and raisins can be added 5 minutes before the end of the last kneading. Do not use the delay timer. Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading. The dough should be in a soft, tacky ball. If it is dry and stiff, add water, 1/2 to 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet and sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time. When cycle is complete, remove bread from pan; cool on wire rack.

Notes

Get Traditional Bread Making Method here.

Make dinner rolls: This recipe will also make 12 to 16 dinner rolls. Use dough cycle. When complete, turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and punch down dough to remove air pockets. Divide dough into 12-16 evenly-sized balls; shape into rolls. Place on parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise until indentation remains after lightly touching. Bake dinner rolls 12 to 15 minutes at 350°F.