Bran Bread Bread Machine

Elevate your homemade bread game with this easy Bran Bread Bread Machine recipe, a foolproof way to create wholesome, flavorful bread right in your kitchen. Packed with nutrient-rich wheat bran, a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours, and the subtle sweetness of honey, this loaf strikes the perfect balance between heartiness and taste. Optimized for a bread machine, the recipe ensures minimal prep time—just five minutes—and effortless baking, thanks to the automated kneading, rising, and baking cycles. With a soft, tender crumb and customizable crust settings, this bread is ideal for everything from nutrient-packed sandwiches to morning toast. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking for a no-fuss bread recipe, this bran bread will become a staple in your rotation. Perfect for health-conscious bread lovers searching for easy bread machine recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:185 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Water
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Wheat bran
• 2 tablespoons Dry milk powder
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Add water, honey, and vegetable oil to the pan of the bread machine.

Step 2

Sprinkle the salt over the liquid ingredients.

Step 3

Add the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and wheat bran to the bread pan.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dry milk powder evenly over the top.

Step 5

Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the active dry yeast.

Step 6

Place the bread pan into the bread machine and secure it in place.

Step 7

Select the 'Whole Wheat' or equivalent setting on your bread machine and choose your desired crust color (light, medium, or dark).

Step 8

Start the bread machine and let it progress through the kneading, rising, and baking cycles, which typically take about 3 hours.

Step 9

Once the bread machine signals that the bread is complete, carefully remove the pan using oven mitts and gently turn the loaf onto a cooling rack.

Step 10

Allow the bread to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	775.1 grams (775.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1603

Total Fat 11.20g	14%
Saturated Fat 3.70g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 86mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 345.30g	126%
Dietary Fiber 46.70g	167%
Total Sugars 58.90g
Protein 56.00g	112%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 280mg	22%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 1830mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.9%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 81.0%