Combine the cracked wheat and boiling water in the pan of your bread machine, and let the wheat soften for 30 minutes., Weigh your flour; or measure it by gently spooning it into a cup, then sweeping off any excess. Place the flour and remaining ingredients into the pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Program the machine for the basic cycle, and press Start., Check the dough's consistency about 10 minutes before the end of the final kneading cycle, adding additional water or flour to form a soft, smooth ball of dough. Allow the machine to complete its cycle., Store, wrapped, on the counter for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.