Bob's Red Mill gluten-free Bread Mix-help

[Sarah8793]

I have been buying Bob's Red Mill Homemade Wonderful gluten-free Bread Mix and making it at home. I love the taste and texture, BUT my loaf is not coming out right. I follow the directions exactly and while baking it doubles in height. It is like there is actually another whole loaf of bread sitting on top of the one in the pan! One time I had to adjust the rack in the oven because the top was touching the burners and still looking for more room. This last time I baked it, not only did it double in height, the sides caved in a little and when I sliced it, there were holes in the loaf. I tried dividing the mix into two loaf pans (thinking that this would make two perfect size loaves) but then it didn't rise at all and I ended up with two mini loaves. What to do?? I just want a normal size loaf of bread. I also tried not letting it rise quite as long and this didn't make any difference. I really want to find a way to make this work because I love the bread. Thanks!

[JNBunnie1]

I have been buying Bob's Red Mill Homemade Wonderful gluten-free Bread Mix and making it at home. I love the taste and texture, BUT my loaf is not coming out right. I follow the directions exactly and while baking it doubles in height. It is like there is actually another whole loaf of bread sitting on top of the one in the pan! One time I had to adjust the rack in the oven because the top was touching the burners and still looking for more room. This last time I baked it, not only did it double in height, the sides caved in a little and when I sliced it, there were holes in the loaf. I tried dividing the mix into two loaf pans (thinking that this would make two perfect size loaves) but then it didn't rise at all and I ended up with two mini loaves. What to do?? I just want a normal size loaf of bread. I also tried not letting it rise quite as long and this didn't make any difference. I really want to find a way to make this work because I love the bread. Thanks!

Are you at a wierd altitude?

[Mom23boys]

Mine has done that too. I think it is weather sensitive. Have you noted it happening more on sunny or rainy days??

I find my gluten-free cooking works better if I have my oven hot or even over warmed before I add the item. When I put the item in I drop the temp to the one on package.

[lmvrbaby]

I have found that Bob Red Mill bread and other products have never come out for me and I bake quite a bit. So not sure maybe like someone said aboutt he altitude or weather.

[Sarah8793]

As far as I know I am not living in an altitude that would cause problems with baking. I have never had any problems in the past.

Mom23boys,

Thanks for your idea. Maybe I will try adjusting the temperature like you do.