Creamy Buttermilk Wheat Bread

Whole wheat bread can be dense and dry, but not this one. The combination of buttermilk and heavy cream gives this loaf a soft, pillowy crumb that you’d never guess was 100% whole wheat.

Apple juice concentrate and honey add a gentle sweetness that balances the nuttiness of the wheat flour. A touch of vital wheat gluten keeps the structure tall and springy, while baking soda reacts with the buttermilk for extra lift.

Dump everything in your bread machine and walk away. That’s it. Come back to a warm, fragrant loaf that slices like a dream.

Pro Tips

• Add ingredients in the order your bread machine manual recommends (usually liquids first, then dry, yeast on top).
• The vital wheat gluten is key for whole-wheat bread machine loaves. It prevents that crumbly, dense texture.
• Let the loaf cool completely before slicing or the crumb will tear and seem gummy.