Combine in a small pot:
1 cups water
1/4 cup of milk
3 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/4 cup melted butter (or oil)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup of whole wheat (this will thicken the mixture)
Heat to 100 -105 F (use a meat thermometer or check by putting finger in the mixture, it shouldn’t be much warmer than your finger)
When you are sure the temp is not too hot add in the yeast
2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
Let stand 3-5 minutes until it bubbles
Add to bread machine pan
Add in:
3 teaspoon vital wheat gluten
2 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
Select white bread setting on bread machine
Select 2 lb loaf size, Select medium crust
Start machine
Using a rubber spatula scrape down sides of bread machine pan after mixing for a few minutes
If the dough is too dry add more warm water by the tablespoon until it no longer looks shaggy. Dough should form a nice ball.
When the bread cycle is complete remove pan from machine, remove bread from pan and cover with a clean tea towel.
When bread is cooled for at least 20 minutes, slice and enjoy.