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BREAD MACHINE

Just4Me — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:55:16 GMT

I want to learn how to make soy free bread and use a bread making machine. Please share your best machines (currently available and not old models) and recipes please. I am tired of reading labels and finding soy and preservatives. Thanks for help.

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santorini — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:01:13 GMT

I recommend the Zojirushi brand. I have the small and the large, and they are excellent machines.

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Just4Me — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:47:16 GMT

Thank you santorini. Wow, I am amazed people have looked but not left me a reply. (I am a poster and thread killer by the way ).

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StuffnSuch — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:23:43 GMT

I read threads that might have interesting info. I didn't reply substantively because I don't have an answer. I'm sure that applies to other people.

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KYToby — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:27:54 GMT

King Arthur Flour is a great source for all things bread. You may want to check out their blogs, recipes, and forums.

As far as machines go, the general consensus (if there is such a thing) is that the Zojirushi is probably the best machine on the market. If you check out the KAF website, look up the machine in their online catalog; not only has the company written a lot about it, but you can read a lot of helpful, unbiased reviews.

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Poodlepet2 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:51:15 GMT

The Zojirushi is a great machine-and I echo the poster who cited King Arthur as the source for information concerning all baked goods. I would also like to bring something else up for your consideration: consider purchasing a grain mill. You can make flour from just about anything you can think of-including beans. You will know whatever flour you make-will be the freshest and preservative free. I'm using a Vitamix to mill my own flours (I have a dry container which is what you really need) and the Vitamix is an incredibly versatile machine, but you can purchase a manual grain mill from Lehman's for a fraction of what the Vitamix costs. Having the ability to mill my own flours has added an entirely new dimension to my cooking. For example, if I want to make a cream soup, instead of adding cream, flour or sky high sodium canned soup, I add a couple of tablespoons of white bean flour (made from either dried cannelini beans or navy beans-whatever I have on hand)....and don't get me started on the wonders and joys of fresh milled whole wheat flour....it's incredible and you will quickly put aside any thoughts of ever buying store bought again!

Poodlepet

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Nightowlz — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:50:59 GMT

Here is a recipe with very few ingredients & is really good.

Milk & Honey Bread

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk

3 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons melted butter

3 cups bread flour

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Antilope posted these recipes that we really like. She posted some others that I have not tried yet.

Wonder Bread Copycat

This is a delicious, buttery white bread that is
great for sandwiches, toast or just plain with butter.

This has the lightness and texture of Wonder Bread but with a nice buttery flavor.

2/3 cup lukewarm water
1 large egg
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons table salt
5 tablespoons soft butter (I used butter flavor Crisco)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 1/2 teaspoons (or 1 packet) bread machine or instant yeast

Add ingredients to bread machine in order listed or
according to your bread machine mfg's directions.

Settings: White Bread, 1 1/2 lb loaf, Medium Crust.

Press Start.

Makes One, 1 1/2 lb loaf.

Antilope/Q

Outback Steakhouse Honey Wheat Bushman Bread for Bread Machine

1 1/4 cups warm black coffee (90-F - 100-F)
1/4 cup honey
2 Tbsp brown sugar or dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp butter, softened or melted
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp table salt
2 cups Bread Flour
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups Whole Wheat Flour
2 1/4 tsp Bread Machine or Instant Yeast

Regular White Bread Cycle; 2 lb loaf; Medium crust.

Add ingredients to bread machine in order listed.

Set Bread machine to Regular White Bread Cycle; 2 lb loaf; Medium crust.

Press start.

Check the dough after about 5-minutes of kneading and add water or flour as
needed, a tablespoon at a time, to form a smooth, non-sticky ball of dough.
It should hold its own shape but not be so dry that it is crumbly.

When done, remove from pan and allow to cool before slicing.

Makes one 2-pound loaf of Outback Steakhouse Honey Wheat Bushman Bread

Honey Butter

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup honey

Beat butter and honey together until creamy.
Serve at room temperature.

Antilope/Q

Here is a link with some recipes Antilope posted. http://community.qvc.com/forums/recipe/topic/357907/bread-machine-recipes-tried-true.aspx

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poppinfresh — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:06:01 GMT

Zojirushi!! I have the mini and I love it. You might check ebay, sometimes you can get a really good deal on a new one.

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pringles2 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:59:52 GMT

Here's my favorite bread machine recipe--it just makes the dough and you'll have to form the breadsticks yourself. My family loves these!

Oh and my Oster bread machine is about 15 years old and have never had a problem with it.

Soft Italian Breadsticks (Bread Machine)

1 cup warm water

3 Tbsp butter or margarine, softened

1 ½ tsp salt

3 cups bread flour

2 Tbsp sugar

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

2 ¼ tps yeast

Topping: 1 Tbsp butter melted, 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

In bread machine pan, place the first 8 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 -2 Tbsp of water or flour if needed). When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Cut each portion into 12 pieces; roll each into a 4 inch to 6 inch rope. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes. Bake at 350 for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately brush with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm. Makes 2 dozen.

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ETenebris — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 18:11:55 GMT

Vitamix to make your own flour and handle the kneading to dough-ball stage. Then a simple loaf pan. The wet container can make dough balls and the dry can be used to grind rice, wheat, or similar to flour so you control all ingredients.

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Mustang Shar — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 18:38:37 GMT

I'm glad I saw this thread! They make a mini bread machine that has rave reviews! I hate, HATE store bought bread....I need to make some room in my kitchen and order this one, soon!

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crenita — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:17:59 GMT

Just my 2 cents... I have converted over to making my own bread for the last year.. looking for non gmo grains was a pain.. I found out the Bob's Red mill products are ALL non GMO.. so I first purchased a pre measure bag of bread mix that is 100% whole grains and Nothing else... and have never looked back.. the bread mixes they make are wonderful. I received as a gift a rather inexpensive Black and Deck 3 lbs bread machine.. and it works wonderfully... I to have a dry container for my vitamix but honestly the mix's work so well and are full of wonderful whole grains.. and not weird preservatives.. I haven't even started milling my own grains.

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knittybitty — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:22:07 GMT

I think people are reading this thread, because they have the same question as you. I think people are generally interested in these sorts of things, whether they follow through or not. Yes, go with the Zoji, if you think you'll really use it. I don't do well with soy either, so I understand your frustration. Best wishes on your road to fresh bread!

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Rosehill_1 — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:25:04 GMT

On 2/5/2014 santorini said:
I recommend the Zojirushi brand. I have the small and the large, and they are excellent machines.

Santorini, I am wondering if you can give me some advice. I own a Zojirushi machine, and have used it just once. It has been sitting on the shelf in my basement for about 3 years now, and I would love to start using it. What recipe would you suggest for me? The first and only loaf I ever made came out as hard a a hockey puck. ( I am not sure why-maybe my yeast was bad). That is why I never tried it again-I always thought I would sell it on ebay-but never got around to listing it.

People rave about this machine- I feel that I should give it a second try. Do you have any recipes you love that you would be willing to share?

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Lacey1 — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:56:53 GMT

To the OP, I don't have a specific recipe BUT-check out the various YouTube videos for No-Knead bread recipes. These are truly breads that you do not have to knead. The yeast or sourdough starter will do the kneading for you. They have a wonderful Artisan flavor. The ONLY down side is that they take time for the yeast to work. They can even be mixed in a food processor-the actual hands on time is minimal.

I bake my bread in a cast iron Dutch oven. I don't need a stone, nor do I have to add ice cubes/water to create steam. The covered Dutch oven will create the steam.

The only reason I pass this info on is that you can control all the ingredients, you do not have to use a bread machine, or special equipment. Plus, it's a very wonderful hobby. Good luck!

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Bleuboo — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 17:18:22 GMT

I've been wanting to get the zojirushi but get confused at which model is the best one to buy. I am not wanting to get a mini, so which one is the best to get?

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GrannyDea — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 02:29:47 GMT

I'm not Santorini, but I have a recipe I use all the time in my Zoji bread machine. The recipe is below:

1 cup of water

2 T. butter

2 T. honey

3 cups flour (can use bread flour, whole wheat, or I would think whatever kind you want) We like 2 cups of white unbleached flour and 1 cup of white whole wheat (KAF) brand.

2/3 t. salt

package of yeast (I have the yeast measure from King Arthur Flour)

After putting the first ingredients in the pan in the order given here for the Zoji, make a little valley in the dry ingredients and put the yeast in the valley. It is not suppose to get wet until it starts mixing. Good luck. Oh, I use the rapid rise yeast so I use the quick bread cycle.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 02:56:20 GMT

Granny, how much yeast do you estimate is in a "package"?

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santorini — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 03:46:23 GMT

On 2/12/2014 Rosehill said:
On 2/5/2014 santorini said:
I recommend the Zojirushi brand. I have the small and the large, and they are excellent machines.

Santorini, I am wondering if you can give me some advice. I own a Zojirushi machine, and have used it just once. It has been sitting on the shelf in my basement for about 3 years now, and I would love to start using it. What recipe would you suggest for me? The first and only loaf I ever made came out as hard a a hockey puck. ( I am not sure why-maybe my yeast was bad). That is why I never tried it again-I always thought I would sell it on ebay-but never got around to listing it.

People rave about this machine- I feel that I should give it a second try. Do you have any recipes you love that you would be willing to share?

Hi, Rosehill. Sorry! Just now saw your note to me.

Did you save the booklet that came with the Zojirushi? There are some recipes in there and that's mainly all I've used. As far as your bread not turning out, I'm not sure why that happened. I've always read that the yeast isn't supposed to touch the liquids when you're putting ingredients in, so you should make a little well in the flour and put it there instead of dumping it near a wet section. Maybe you didn't do that the first time?

Anyway, this is my favorite. It's a raisin bread. I use it for toast in the morning, and (sounds awful) I toast it and make chicken sandwiches too. Try it!

1-1/3 cups water

4-1/4 cups bread flower

4 Tablespoons sugar

2 Tablespoons dry milk

1-1/2 teaspoon salt

3 Tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

When beep sounds, add 1 cup raisins.

This is meant to be baked on the "Basic" setting in the large Zojirushi.

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Rosehill_1 — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 06:44:56 GMT

On 2/13/2014 santorini said:
On 2/12/2014 Rosehill said:
On 2/5/2014 santorini said:
I recommend the Zojirushi brand. I have the small and the large, and they are excellent machines.

Santorini, I am wondering if you can give me some advice. I own a Zojirushi machine, and have used it just once. It has been sitting on the shelf in my basement for about 3 years now, and I would love to start using it. What recipe would you suggest for me? The first and only loaf I ever made came out as hard a a hockey puck. ( I am not sure why-maybe my yeast was bad). That is why I never tried it again-I always thought I would sell it on ebay-but never got around to listing it.

People rave about this machine- I feel that I should give it a second try. Do you have any recipes you love that you would be willing to share?

Hi, Rosehill. Sorry! Just now saw your note to me.

Did you save the booklet that came with the Zojirushi? There are some recipes in there and that's mainly all I've used. As far as your bread not turning out, I'm not sure why that happened. I've always read that the yeast isn't supposed to touch the liquids when you're putting ingredients in, so you should make a little well in the flour and put it there instead of dumping it near a wet section. Maybe you didn't do that the first time?

Anyway, this is my favorite. It's a raisin bread. I use it for toast in the morning, and (sounds awful) I toast it and make chicken sandwiches too. Try it!

1-1/3 cups water

4-1/4 cups bread flower

4 Tablespoons sugar

2 Tablespoons dry milk

1-1/2 teaspoon salt

3 Tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

When beep sounds, add 1 cup raisins.

This is meant to be baked on the "Basic" setting in the large Zojirushi.

Santorini~ thank you for the recipe. I will look to see if the Zo recipe book is with the machine-I cannot imagine that I threw it away. Thank you for the recipe- on a day that I have some time to fool around with this- I will try again. I really want to love and use this beautiful machine. Thanks again.