Basic Light Easy Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Bake a stunning, light, and fluffy 1 1/2 to 2 lb loaf of whole wheat bread with this easy recipe! Perfect for sandwiches, rolls, or simply enjoying with butter. This recipe utilizes a bread machine for the initial dough mixing and rising, resulting in maximum flavor development. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious homemade bread!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 130 mins
Calories 125.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
Basic Light Easy Whole Wheat Bread 90

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Light Easy Whole Wheat Bread

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Basic Light Easy Whole Wheat Bread? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Basic Light Easy Whole Wheat Bread

  1. Combine all ingredients in your bread machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Select the dough cycle (avoid the rapid rise setting for optimal flavor development).
  3. Once the dough cycle is complete, gently shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)