Soft Wheat Bread in a Bread Machine If you've tried making wheat bread but ended up with a heavy, dense loaf, this recipe is for you. I use a simple 50/50 blend of whole wheat flour and bread flour to make a loaf that's hearty enough to have that familiar wheat flavor, yet soft and tender enough for everyday sandwiches. The bread machine does all the mixing, kneading, and first rise using the Dough cycle. I simply shape the loaf, let it rise one more time, and bake it in a regular loaf pan. The result is a soft sandwich loaf with a nicely browned crust—and all the convenience of the bread machine. If you've been disappointed by dense whole wheat bread, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by this recipe. Why You'll Love This Wheat Bread Jump to Recipe Soft Texture: You'll love the soft, tender texture achieved by using half bread flour and half whe...