ZOJIRUSHI BREAD MACHINE HONEY WHEAT BREAD

This recipe is for a  Zojirushi bread machine [BB-PAC20] - the kind that makes a loaf of bread that looks like a LOAF!  I'm having a ball experimenting with recipes.... this is for a yummy wheat bread.  Note:  the 'VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN' is available at Walmart in a 6-1/2 oz. size box for under $1.50 - and will make PLENTY of wheat bread.

YIELD: 1 LOAF, APPROX. 1.5 LBS.

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/4 C        water - BARELY warm to the wrist

3 TBSP        butter - divided in half - room temperature 

1/3 C           honey

1-1/2 tsp.      salt

3 C              whole wheat flour ***
1/2 C            white bread flour
1 TBSP        vital wheat gluten

2 tsp.           Rapid Rise yeast

DIRECTIONS:

Assemble all the ingredients and line them up in the order shown.  

Stir the wheat flour, wheat gluten and white flour together.

Pour water into the bread pan.  Add 1.5 TBSP butter over each paddle.  

Drizzle the honey from side to side into the water.  Sprinkle in the salt. 

Put the flours/gluten mixture into the bread pan as evenly as possible over the liquid.  DO NOT STIR THE FLOUR INTO THE LIQUIDS!  Put the bread pan into the machine and press it securely into place.

Make a small indention in the top of the flour approximately between the paddle locations and sprinkle the yeast in it. (Don't let the yeast get in the liquid.)

Close the lid and plug the machine in.  Select the QUICK COURSE [takes approx. 2:25] setting. Select DARK baking degree setting for the crust.  Press START.

When the bread is finished, the machine will beep. Lift the lid and press CANCEL.  Using potholders, CAREFULLY remove pan from baking unit and turn the loaf out onto cooling rack. Cool at least 10 minutes before slicing - if you can wait that long!

Note:  These instructions apply to my specific bread machine model.  Follow directions for your Zojirushi breadmaker..... and I hope you enjoy my honey wheat bread!

*** I use King Arthur 100% premium whole wheat flour

Note:  Next time I try this recipe, I may add some nuts or seeds.... depends whether I'm in a daring mood or not!  Will update here if it works!

Dang - was going to add a picture here but my family tore into it while it was warm!