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Adding gluten will let the loaf rise higher. Whole wheat bread does not rise as high as white bread unless you put in additional gluten due to the bran and wheat germ in the flour. Also, bread that does not have enough gluten will be crumbly when you slice it..
Adding gluten will let the loaf rise higher. Whole wheat bread does not rise as high as white bread unless you put in additional gluten due to the bran and wheat germ in the flour.
