A delightful and easy-to-make whole wheat bread recipe that yields a soft and flavorful loaf, perfect for any occasion.
Add the warm water, olive oil, and honey to the bread machine pan.
Ensure the water is warm to help activate the yeast.
Add the egg, salt, and ground flax seeds to the pan.
Crack the egg into a separate bowl first to avoid shell pieces.
Add the whole wheat flour and vital wheat gluten on top of the wet ingredients.
Layer the ingredients to prevent the yeast from activating prematurely.
Make a small well in the flour and add the bread machine yeast.
Keep the yeast dry until the machine starts mixing.
Set the bread machine to the whole wheat setting and start.
Check the dough after a few minutes to ensure it forms a smooth ball.
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 texture.