Less hard whole wheat bread recipe?

have an oster bread machine, have tried baking bread twice now in it, both times it turns out hard and really dense. I would really love to make a batch that is similar to the store bought whole wheat....anyone got a trick or a good recipe? I heard adding vital wheat gluten helps. Thanks!Less hard whole wheat bread recipe?
3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)


2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast


1/3 cup honey


5 cups bread flour


3 tablespoons butter, melted


1/3 cup honey


1 tablespoon salt


3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

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