Cinnamon-Raisin Bread

First set of ingredients for a small 1 pound loaf; amounts in italics for a 1 1/2 pound loaf.

1 3/4 cup bread flour (2 2/3 cups)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (3/4 cup)
2 Tbsp nonfat dry milk (3 Tbsp)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (3/4 tsp)
1/4 tsp ground cloves (1/2 tsp)
1/2 cup mashed banana (about one medium), (3/4 cup) 
1/2 tsp salt (3/4 tsp)
1/2 cup water (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup raisins (3/4 cup)
1 1/4 tsp dry yeast (1 3/4 tsp)

1. Add all ingredients except raisins in the order suggested by your bread machine manual and process of the basic bread cycle according to the manufacturer's directions.
2. Add the raisins at the beep or at the end of the first kneading in machines without a beeper to signal addition of fruit and nuts.

Source: The Best Low-Fat, No Sugar Bread Machine Cookbook Ever, by Madge Rosenberg

Try #1 - February 12, 2013
I made this to use for French toast for Abby's birthday.  Not my favorite bread ever, but it was pretty good.  I made the 1 pound loaf which came out pretty small, but was about perfect for what we needed.  It reminded me of cinnamon raisin bagels, especially when toasted with butter.

Seven Grain Bread

3 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (18 2/3 oz)

2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp dry milk
2 1/2 Tbsp butter
3/8 cup 7-grain cereal
2 Tbsp molasses
1 11/16 cup water (13 1/2 fl oz)
1 1/2 tsp dry yeast

Put all ingredients in bread machine.  Bake on multigrain setting (5 hours).

Source: Bread Bakery (recipes that came with my bread machine)

Try #1 - January 29, 2013
This came out amazingly soft and rose perfectly!  Other times that I've tried 100% whole wheat (with no bread flour) have produced low, dense loaves, but this one worked great!  I wonder if it had anything to do with the fact that I actually weighed the flour for the first time...  Also, my "7 grain cereal" was actually a 5 grain toasted mix of millet, quinoa, brown rice, wheat berries, and spelt.

Try #2 - February 4, 2013
I made this with the actually 7-grain cereal this time, and was surprised that it didn't rise as well and wasn't as  soft as my first try with the 5-grain mix.  Still about the same taste, though, and delicious when dipped in cauliflower soup.

Whole Wheat Bread

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups bread flour
3/4 tsp salt
4 tsp honey or sugar
1 Tbsp butter
1 cup milk
3 Tbsp water
1 tsp yeast

Select the whole grain cycle, or basic white bread cycle.  1 1/2 pound loaf.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens Bread Machine Cookbook

Sunflower Oatmeal Bread

2 1/4 cups bread flour
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 tsp sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp molasses
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
3 oz warm buttermilk
1/2 cup warm water
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (for machines with yeast dispenser, use 3 tsp yeast)

Note: Sunflower seeds may be added at the mix-cycle beep, if your machine is so equipped.

Source: Favorite Bread Machine Recipes

White Corn Bread

2 1/4 cups + 2 Tbsp bread flour
1 cup white or yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp salt
2 eggs
2 Tbsp butter
7 oz warm milk
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (for machines with yeast dispensers, use 3 tsp yeast)

Source: Favorite Bread Machine Recipes

Whole-Wheat Sunflower Bread

1 3/4 cups bread flour
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
4 Tbsp sunflower seeds
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
9 oz warm water
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (for machines with yeast dispensers, use 3 tsp yeast)

Source: Favorite Bread Machine Recipes

Whole-Wheat Egg Bread

3 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
3 eggs
4 Tbsp olive oil
4 Tbsp maple syrup
3 oz warm water
3 tsp active dry yeast (For machines with yeast dispensers, use 5 1/2 tsp yeast)

Notes:
1. If your machine is equipped with a whole-grain cycle, use it for this bread.
2. Because eggs vary in their effect on the consistency of the dough, be sure to watch the dough as it mixes. If it seems too runny, add flour, one tablespoon at a time, until the consistency is about right.

Source: Favorite Bread Machine Recipes

Try #1 - April 27, 2012
I'm going to unfortunately have to label this bread a "fail"... I had high hopes, what with the eggs, maple syrup, and copious amount of yeast.  But, it was about the same as my other attempts at 100% whole wheat bread - did not rise well, was too dense, the crust was too dark, and this bread was even more dry than others ones I've tried. I think I'm going to have to give up my quest to find a 100% whole wheat bread for my bread machine - they just don't turn out as well as I'd like them to.

Sunflower Bread

2 1/2 cups bread flour
4 Tbsp sunflower seeds
1/2 cup oat bran (I used rolled oats)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp molasses
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup warm milk
4 1/2 oz warm water
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (For machines with yeast dispensers, use 3 tsp yeast)

Source: Favorite Bread Machine Recipes, Norman A. Garrett

Try #1 - April 2012
This was a good, unique bread - nutty flavor, and something different than usual.  It rose well and had a nice texture.  The substitution of rolled oats for oat bran didn't seem to affect the recipe.

100 Percent Whole-Wheat Bread

3 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
3 Tbsp honey
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup water
2 1/4 tsp dry yeast

Select whole wheat or basic bread cycle.

Tip: After removing the bread from the pan, rub a tablespoon of cold butter over the top and sides of the hot loaf as it cools.

Source: The All-New Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook, by Tom Lacalamita

Old-Fashioned Oat Bread

3 cups bread flour
1/3 cup rolled oats
3 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
2 1/4 tsp dry yeast

1. All ingredients must be at room temperature. Liquid ingredients should be approximately 80 degrees F. Cut butter into small cubes. Add ingredients in the order specified by your bread machine owner's manual. Do not use delay bake function.
2. Select white or basic bread and normal or medium crust.
3. Remove baked loaf from pan at the end of the baking cycle, and cool on a wire rack at least one hour before slicing.

Tip: Gently brush top of rising loaf with vegetable oil and sprinkle lightly with some rolled oats, at least 10 minutes before the bread machine begins to bake.

Source: The All-New Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook, by Tom Lacalamita

Golden Wheat Bread

2 2/3 cup bread flour
1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp salt
4 Tbsp honey
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 egg, extra-large
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup water
2 1/4 tsp dry yeast

1. All ingredients should be at room temperature. Liquid ingredients should be approximately 80 degrees. Cut butter into small cubes. Add ingredients in the order specified for your bread machine. Do no use delay bake function.
2. Select basic or whole-wheat bread cycle, and normal or medium crust.
3. Remove baked loaf from pan at the end of the baking cycle, and cool on a wire rack at least one hour before slicing.
Tip: After removing the bread from the pan, rub a Tbsp of cold butter over the top and sides of the hot loaf as it cools.

Source: The All-New Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook, Tom Lacalamita

Try #1 - April 2012
This was pretty good... still searching for an awesome whole wheat recipe though.

All-American Beer Bread (Bread Machine)

2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
2 Tbsp honey or molasses (I used molasses)
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup + 2 Tbsp dark beer or beer
1 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast

Add ingredients to machine according to manufacturer's directions. Makes a 1 1/2 pound loaf.

Source: More Bread Machine Bounty

Try #1 - March 13, 2012
This was yummy, especially hot out of the bread pan. I wasn't sure how beer bread would come out in the bread machine, but it was great! I used a hefeweizen (I know nothing about beer... I just bought this for my husband because I thought I remembered him ordering it in a restaurant once). Next time I might try a darker beer. I have no idea what the "best" kind of beer for beer bread is, but ours seemed to work fine.

Try #2 - September 9, 2012
Used an amber ale this time.  Also set my bread machine to "rapid bake" (1hr 55min)... we'll see how it turns out!

Whole Wheat Pita Pocket Bread (Bread Machine)

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp active dry yeast or bread machine yeast

1. Add ingredients to the bread pan according to the manufacturer's instructions. Select the Dough cycle and start.
2. After the cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine and cover with a large bowl. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
3. Divide the dough into seven equal portions and shape each into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a lightly floured work surface and use a rolling-pin to roll each ball into a 6 inch circle. Cover the circles and let them rise for about 30 minutes or until they puff slightly.
4. Place 2 to three dough circles on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in an oven at 450 degrees for about 3 minutes, turn the dough once, then bake for an additional 3 or 4 minutes, or until the bread is puffed and the tops are beginning to brown.
5. Remove the pita rounds from the oven and let them cool on a rack, and repeat with the remaining dough circles. You should end up with 7 to 10 pita rounds.
6. To serve, cut the pita in two and fill the inside with the filling of your choice, or just wrap the pita around the desired filling.

Source: http://www.bread-maker.net/Bread-maker/bread-recipes2/Whole-Wheat-Pita-Bread.htm

Try #1 - February 12, 2012
These are good, and easy, but make sure to let them puff up before turning them! Otherwise you end up with flat pita that has to be sliced with a bread knife to make the pocket.

Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

3 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp dry milk
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 Tbsp molasses
1 1/4 cup water
1 1/4 tsp dry yeast

Bake on Whole Wheat Sandwich setting (5 hours).

Bread Machine Bagels

3 cups bread flour
2 Tbsp white sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

3 quarts boiling water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 egg white (or olive oil)
3 tablespoons poppy seeds

1. Place water, salt, sugar, flour and yeast in the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough setting.
2. When cycle is complete, let dough rest on a lightly floured surface. Meanwhile, in a large pot bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Stir in 3 tablespoons of sugar.
3. Cut dough into 9 equal pieces, and roll each piece into a small ball. Flatten balls. Poke a hole in the middle of each with your thumb. Twirl the dough on your finger or thumb to enlarge the hole, and to even out the dough around the hole. Cover bagels with a clean cloth, and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Sprinkle an ungreased baking sheet with cornmeal. Carefully transfer bagels to boiling water. Boil for 1 minute, turning half way through. Drain briefly on clean towel. Arrange boiled bagels on baking sheet. Glaze tops with egg white, and sprinkle with your choice of toppings.
5. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until well browned.

Source: Here (allrecipes.com)
Note: There are lots of good suggestions on user reviews for this recipe.

Try #1 - March 31, 2011
I had a hankering for homemade bagels today, so I found this recipe. Not that I've ever made or had homemade bagels... but I felt like trying! These were simple and fun to make (Abby helped), and taste great! If you're a bagel snob, you may be disappointed - they are not quite as dense or chewy as a "real" bagel, but they are pretty darn close! A couple of changes: I brushed mine with olive oil, and they came out perfectly golden. Based on reviews, I also let the formed bagels rise for about 45 minutes before boiling them (reviews suggested anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to let the bagels rise). I made 7 bagels, and they took 20 minutes to bake. Next time I will try using part whole wheat flour.

Try #2 - April 10, 2011
These were so good the first time, I was eager to try them again! This time I used 2 cups whole wheat flour and 1 cup bread flour. The bagels came out smaller and denser (they didn't rise quite as much) - but actually the same is true when you compare store-bought white and whole wheat bagels. These are better for you, but not quite as delicious as all white flour... but again, the same would be true with store-bought bagels. So overall, I call my experiment a success. :) I might try half whole wheat and half bread flour next time.

Pumpkin Bread (with yeast)

2 1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2/3 cup pumpkin (canned), or any winter squash cooked and mashed (acorn, butternut, etc.)
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 tsp yeast

Bake on basic cycle, medium loaf.

Source: Melissa (originally from The Bread Machine Cookbook)

Note: Can omit allspice and increase cinnamon to 1 1/4 tsp and cloves to 1/2 tsp.

Try #?? - February 21, 2011
I've made this bread several times already, with amazing results (delicious and a crowd pleaser!), and this time I played with the flour a little bit - 2 cups bread flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour. It came out great, rose just as well, and we couldn't tell a difference in the taste.

I've so far only used fresh pumpkin (cooked and mashed, freezes well) to make this bread, and it's come out awesome every time. Also, this bread is especially delicious toasted and with butter.

Pizza Dough

2 1/2 cups bread flour (can substitute up to 1 cup whole wheat flour)
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup water
1 tsp yeast

1. After cycle finishes (45 minutes), knead dough on a lightly floured surface until it becomes elastic and springs back when touched.
2. Let rest for 10 minutes.
3. Shape into a flat circle and place on a baking tray. Prick with a fork
4. Let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
5. Add sauce, toppings, and cheese.
6. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

Source: Ingredients from Melissa, instructions from my bread machine manual.

Honey Nut Oatmeal Bread

1 1/2 cup bread flour
1/2 whole wheat flour
1 cup oats
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp vegetable or walnut oil
1 cup water
1 1/2 tsp yeast

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) - add after first kneading cycle

Whole wheat, sweet, or basic cycle. Medium loaf.

Source: Melissa

One of my favorite bread machine breads!

Honey Walnut Bread

From Panasonic Bread Maker book

3 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp dry milk
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional)
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
1 1/4 cup water
1 tsp dry yeast

Whole wheat setting. Medium loaf. 5 hours. Timer can be used.

Whole Wheat Herb Bread

From Panasonic Bread Bakery (my bread machine booklet)

3 cups (14 3/4 oz) whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbps dry milk
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp basil flakes
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
1 1/4 cup (10 fl.oz.) water
1 1/4 tsp dry yeast

Setting: Whole Wheat Bake Sandwich
Time: 5 hours (ok to use timer up to 13 hours)