What's The Bread That's Inedible But Makes Good Stuffing?

[luvs2eat]

Have I read here that there's a commercial gluten free bread that's kind of inedible, but makes the best turkey stuffing?

I've about given up on cornbread dressing... I need a true Southerner to come to my house and SHOW me how to make it, but I'm not giving up on the best part of the Thanksgiving meal!!

Help!!

[RideAllWays]

I use the nasty ener-g products for stuffing! The hot dog buns, the hamburger buns, and the bread. Make sure you use it pretty much when you open it because it quickly morphs into rock form, but the inedible products make fantastic stuffing.

[Dixiebell]

I make what my mother calls cornbread dressing. I guess it is like a stuffing. I make a pan of cornbread according to the directions, I do not add sugar. Let it cool so you don't burn your hands. In a big bowl I would add the cornbread, broken up into crumbs, a stalk of celery chopped, one med. onion chopped, 1 can of cream corn, 1 can of mushroom soup, 2 to 3 cans of chicken broth, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning to taste. You will want it some what soupy. I usually put it in a 9x13 pan and bake at 350-375 for about an hour.

This recipe was pre-gluten-free, so this year I will just make it with all gluten-free foods. Easy!

Oh, I am from the south.

[sa1937]

Have I read here that there's a commercial gluten free bread that's kind of inedible, but makes the best turkey stuffing?

I've about given up on cornbread dressing... I need a true Southerner to come to my house and SHOW me how to make it, but I'm not giving up on the best part of the Thanksgiving meal!!

Help!!

Ener-G Brown Rice Loaf! It was the first gluten-free bread I ever tried and I'll never forget it.

[Kay DH]

I have a breadmaker and make my gluten-free breads. Those that get stale or come out of the oven a bit deflated either become crumbs or croutons and reside in the freezer. If you wanted to try non-cornbread stuffing, then cubing and drying some of the gluten-free breads works well.

[shopgirl]

Ener-G Brown Rice Loaf! It was the first gluten-free bread I ever tried and I'll never forget it.

You mean it gets better? Thank goodness. I was just diagnosed and the Ener-G Brown Rice is the first gluten-free bread I've tried. I was afraid that this was as good as it gets. Knowing that someone thinks this is the worse they've had is actually very encouraging. Thank you!

[jerseyangel]

The Ener-g is the one that is reported to make good stuffing.

I use half a loaf of GFP French Bread cubed, sprinkled liberally with poultry seasoning, and dried in the oven. Makes delicious stuffing.

[mushroom]

Have I read here that there's a commercial gluten free bread that's kind of inedible, but makes the best turkey stuffing?

Ha-ha! I read the heading and knew you must be talking about Ener-G What a reputation to have. They should advertise themselves as the "stuffing bread." It was the first loaf I tried in the U.S. and I said "They've got to be kidding!"

[Juliebove]

My first gluten-free stuffing was with Ener-G. I didn't like it but then I don't like stuffing. Daughter didn't like it either and she was the one who needed gluten-free. Everybody else seemed to like it but there was a lot of leftover.

[sa1937]

You mean it gets better? Thank goodness. I was just diagnosed and the Ener-G Brown Rice is the first gluten-free bread I've tried. I was afraid that this was as good as it gets. Knowing that someone thinks this is the worse they've had is actually very encouraging. Thank you!

Yes, it gets better, thank God! I also tried a few others, including Udi's but here it comes in frozen and the crust is really dry. Since then I've been making my own but there is nothing as forgiving as wheat flour so we can forget anything we've ever learned. Gluten free bread baking is a whole new ballgame.

[sa1937]

Have I read here that there's a commercial gluten free bread that's kind of inedible, but makes the best turkey stuffing?

Ha-ha! I read the heading and knew you must be talking about Ener-G What a reputation to have. They should advertise themselves as the "stuffing bread." It was the first loaf I tried in the U.S. and I said "They've got to be kidding!"

It seems like Ener-G is everywhere...I actually have a hard time believing they can continue to sell this stuff! I thought I might have to give up bread forever as even toasted, I just couldn't choke it down.

Remember the "buying a stand mixer" thread? A KitchenAid stand mixer was the best investment I ever made and I've been making my own bread ever since starting with the recipe you posted for French Bread. It actually made me believe there is hope after gluten.

[jerseyangel]

It was the first loaf I tried in the U.S. and I said "They've got to be kidding!"

I'll bet if truth be told, it was the first gluten-free bread most of us tried

[luvs2eat]

My first gluten-free stuffing was with Ener-G. I didn't like it but then I don't like stuffing. Daughter didn't like it either and she was the one who needed gluten-free. Everybody else seemed to like it but there was a lot of leftover.

DON'T LIKE STUFFING??? The stuffing is my REASON for cooking a turkey!! When I could use good old Pepperidge Farm, I'd make tons and bake what didn't fit into the turkey in loaf pans. The best leftovers were a slice of stuffing w/ gravy! I've tried several recipes using bread and none have measured up. I've tried cornbread dressing several times and have never been happy w/ it! I now realize that I've not had it soupy enough and it's always come out very dry.

[jerseyangel]

DON'T LIKE STUFFING??? The stuffing is my REASON for cooking a turkey!! .

<giggle> Mine too!

[luvs2eat]

My first gluten-free stuffing was with Ener-G. I didn't like it but then I don't like stuffing. Daughter didn't like it either and she was the one who needed gluten-free. Everybody else seemed to like it but there was a lot of leftover.

DON'T LIKE STUFFING??? The stuffing is my REASON for cooking a turkey!! When I could use good old Pepperidge Farm, I'd make tons and bake what didn't fit into the turkey in loaf pans. The best leftover was a slice of stuffing w/ gravy! I've tried several recipes using bread and none have measured up. I've tried cornbread dressing several times and have never been happy w/ it! I now realize that I've not had it soupy enough and it's always come out very dry.

I think I'll try the Ener-G bread and maybe make a small dish of cornbread dressing too.

Ha ha... I think Ener-G was the first gluten-free bread we all tried. As I loved making delicious and beautiful loaves of homemade bread before having to go gluten-free... I actually cried when I tasted it, thinking it would be my only option!

Thanks guys!!

[mushroom]

. The best leftover was a slice of stuffing w/ gravy!

If it were particularly tasty, I've even made a stuffing sandwich

[Rowena]

Ener-G foods bread--> GOOD for stuffing, BAD for everything else... Ok got it... Though I think I'm gonna start making my own bread these days...

Am I one of the only ones who didn't start with Ener-G bread?

sa1937- yeah our udi's bread must come frozen too, because ours is the same way... But I love it all the same... But I am inclined to pass off the crusts to my husband. (Which I probably would do anyway, because I aint a big crust person.)

[sa1937]

Ener-G foods bread--> GOOD for stuffing, BAD for everything else... Ok got it... Though I think I'm gonna start making my own bread these days...

Am I one of the only ones who didn't start with Ener-G bread?

sa1937- yeah our udi's bread must come frozen too, because ours is the same way... But I love it all the same... But I am inclined to pass off the crusts to my husband. (Which I probably would do anyway, because I aint a big crust person.)

Yes, I think you're the ONLY one!

And yes, my Udi's is frozen and is $5.99 for a 12 oz. loaf. My daughter lives in Denver and since that's where Udi's is located, she can get it fresh. Sheesh, if you cut the crusts off, there's nothing left!!!

[Marilyn R]

Yes, I think you're the ONLY one!

And yes, my Udi's is frozen and is $5.99 for a 12 oz. loaf. My daughter lives in Denver and since that's where Udi's is located, she can get it fresh. Sheesh, if you cut the crusts off, there's nothing left!!!

I thought that I fell in love when I first found Udi's, but it seems that I've run out of love. (There's still have a loaf in the freezer that's been there for a month.)

I make tuna salad or etc. and dip Frito's scoops into them vs. spreading on bread. I tried making gluten-free cornbread recently and was really unhappy with the results.

My mom made the best stuffing ever, and this is the first year I won't get to follow her recipe. But I feel well enough to visit her for the holiday for the first time in 18 months! (Involves travel.)

Holidays can be really stressful even without dietary considerations. I hope everyone has a nice gluten-free Thanksgiving and superb stuffing!

[Takala]

You mean it gets better? Thank goodness. I was just diagnosed and the Ener-G Brown Rice is the first gluten-free bread I've tried. I was afraid that this was as good as it gets. Knowing that someone thinks this is the worse they've had is actually very encouraging. Thank you!

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I've been making my own gluten-free bread for years. Recently we went to a good gluten-free bakery and got some really good fresh gluten-free stuff. So my spouse, now emboldened, goes to the store and reconnoiters the frozen bagel section and asks me which brand I thought would be better to try next - Kinnickinick, Udi's, or that other brand that started with an "E." You mean "Energy" ? I asked him. "Yeah, that's it ! "

Uh, no honey, don't get the "Energy" frozen stuff.

[GlutenFreeManna]

I've never tried EnerG bread. It was the first type of gluten free bread I ever saw in a store, but when I picked it up and it felt like a brick I quickly put it back on the shelf. Several times when I was browsing the gluten free section I would go pick up a loaf again to see if it had changed (maybe the first one I felt was bad? ). Everytime I put it back without buying it. Then a few months later when I found this board I read how so many people thought it was terrible and my suspicions were confirmed.

I plan to use Udi's for stuffing this year because while it is a good bread it is very dry so I think it would work well for stuffing.

[mushroom]

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Uh, no honey, don't get the "Energy" frozen stuff.

Not even the "fresh" stuff WHY, oh why, do all the stores carry it??? Whoever markets that stuff deserves a distribution medal.

[wheeleezdryver]

My first gluten-free stuffing was with Ener-G. I didn't like it but then I don't like stuffing. Daughter didn't like it either and she was the one who needed gluten-free. Everybody else seemed to like it but there was a lot of leftover.

Both i and my husband don't like stuffing... so glad to know we're not the only ones . i'm not much of one for savory foods.

in the years I've done the holiday cooking, i only made cornbread once... and that was last year, i was attempting a gluten-free holiday meal (I knew i had at least some problem w/ gluten, but hadn't gotten completely serious yet 9that has since changed)& had found a gluten-free recipe that sounded good, so tried it... and used the *Ener-G* bread, and it worked well...it was good, but again, we're not stuffing fans. The turkey, mashed potatoes, pies, (and for my DH, cornbread) yep! but stuffing, not so much...

[BethJ]

Add me to the list . . . my happiness at finding a gluten-free bread faded rapidly when I actually tried to eat the stuff. I remember taking a slice to a restaurant so I could dip my eggs like I used to do with toast. Never tried that again!

I do have a loaf in the freezer which I plan to reduce to bread crumbs some day, or maybe try making stuffing. I probably miss Stove-Top more than any other gluteny convenience food.

A friend was diagnosed and his wife brought home a loaf. He refused to eat it and made her take it back which she did. It does make me wonder how they can keep it on the market.

[jerseyangel]

Add me to the list . . . my happiness at finding a gluten-free bread faded rapidly when I actually tried to eat the stuff. I remember taking a slice to a restaurant so I could dip my eggs like I used to do with toast. Never tried that again!

A Celiac rite of passage

I remember taking 2 slices to Wendy's and asking for a plain hamburger.....a crumbly, nasty mess!