Bread Machines And Bread Baking

[traci]

I posted this under another post but think I said it wrong leading to confusion.

When using a bread machine, do you want to use the quick setting? I borrowed my friend's machine and have made two loafs, both went to the dogs. It was horrible, ok not horrible but nothing I would walk to the pantry for! I made them on regular white setting.

Someone please help me. I miss bread so much and have not liked one kind I have bought or made.

[darlindeb25]

umm i have never used a bread maker to make bread--i have read many say that the bread is better if you make it in your own oven anyways and i do know that our flours are very hard on bread makers----also--id your neighbor gluten-free, cause if she or he isnt and they have used their bread maker with regular flour, then you cant use it--sorry--deb

[traci]

Thank you for your response. She got this bread machine as a gift and never used it, so I got lucky there because I never thought about that.. even if one were to wash it very well, we should not use a used a bread machine?

Pretty soon I am going to give up.

[GlutenFreeGirlie]

I thought you might like to know that Bob's Red Mill makes a bread-machine gluten-free bread mix called Homemade Wonderful Bread Mix. I've made it a few times and we really enjoy its flavor. You can make it by hand as well. I think you can buy through the web, though I know more stores have been carrying the mix.

[MichelleC]

3 words...Manna From Anna

Make it in the bread machine on white, medium crust, 2 lb loaf.

Nothing better, trust me.

M

[gf4life]

I gave up and got rid of my breadmaker. I know it helps if you mix and let rise separately and then use a bake only cycle on your machine. Or if there is a setting that has only one knead and rise cycle, instead of the traditional two, then you could use that. gluten-free flours act a little bit differently than wheat flour and breadmakers are typically made for wheat flour.

I certainly found it easier to mix and bake int he oven. I now only make quick breads, and I buy my snadwich/toast bread from Kinnikinnick pre-made. I keep it in the freezer, so it stays fresh and is available anytime I want to use it.

God bless,

Mariann

[Guest talsop]

I make my bread in my machine all the time, I use Gluten-free pantry sandwhich bread. I set it on 2 lbs. and when the 2nd cycle starts you have to kinda scrapes the sides to help it mix. It really makes a huge loaf and it really tastey.

Hope you can get one to turn out.

[darlindeb25]

never use a used bread machine--the wheat flour hides in there alos--i have heard many say they do like the brad better baked in a regular oven-i dont know--i havent tried to do either yet--i dont have an oven in my apartment---soon i will have one and then i am goonna try some bread i do miss my toast, so much deb

[MichelleC]

Manna from Anna is at www.glutenevolution.com or do a web search

[Deby]

Since gluten-free bread doesn't need kneeding and can be mixed by hand with a big spoon, it's actually easier to mix than wheat bread. We could actually consider this an advantage to a gluten-free diet.

[traci]

Thank you everyone!! I am going to try Manna from Anna! I have to buy it online.. rural Iowa here.

Traci

[cypressaggie]

Hi there....the Gluten Free Pantry's Favorite Sandwich Bread is the one we use. We make it in a bread maker that makes 1 lb loaves, so we half the recipe. That way it doesn't have to stay fresh for so long. I am going to try Manna from Anna, too. I am also going to give the oven a try, since the extra kneading of the bread machine may be a problem. gluten-free Pantry Breadmix can be found at Whole Foods or onling at gluten free.com.

[Deby]

I don't think the extra kneeding is a problem. Since kneeding enhances the activity of the gluten, and our bread has no gluten to enhance, I would assume one could kneed until the cows come home without any affect one way or the other.

However, I've found that my oven breads do turn out much better if I whip them in my stand mixer.

[cypressaggie]

The info about the kneading I got from the Gluten Free Pantry website. It did mention changing the texture of the gluten-free bread if it is kneaded too much. It suggested cutting out extra kneading cycles on your bread machine if possible. I found this at Open Original Shared Link. There it has tips on making your gluten-free bread. Just thought I would pass this along!