Size of loaf from bread machine.

computerdyslexic · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:17 pm Post subject: Size of loaf from bread machine.

I live alone and would like to have at least three slices of bread per day. I know GF baked goods don't stay fresh for long and if I get a bread machine I think I would make one pound loaves. Many machines make 2 pound loaves and I want to know if they can also make a one pound loaf. If I get a small machine I don't want to eventually wish I had bought a larger machine. Also, what exactly is the GF cycle? Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10606 Location: WI, USA

One option to consider - Get the larger machine [and thus a larger loaf]. Slice said larger loaf. Package excess bread in 2 slice allotments and place in the freezer. Now you're ready to grab as many "sandwiches" as you need. After a few seconds in the microwave, you've got "fresh" bread!

I freeze all of my bread this way. I never could eat it all before the "furry green monster" gets ahold of it.

We don't have a bread machine, but I suspect the GF cycle has to do with the kneading time [or lack there of]. Since there's no gluten, there's no need to knead. The process of kneading is to "develop" or condition the gluten so gives you decided texture you want.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Gluten-Free-Bread-Machine-Setting-For-Those-of-Us-With-a-Gluten-Intolerance&id=2820360
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teacherpat · Joined: 02 Aug 2009 Posts: 165

I'm sitting here eating delicious warm raisin bread (with butter and my own honey) that I made in the el cheapo Breadman (*burp*). Its been frozen for about a month and is still perfect.
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computerdyslexic · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:57 am Post subject: Frozen bread is perfect.

Yesterday I took a nearly full box of graham crackers and two loaves of Monk's wheat bread (my mother taught me that whole wheat was good for me) to a strip mall and fed the sea gulls. The bread had defrosted and was so nice and SOFT!!! How I envied those birds Sad

. Pat, please tell me the model Breadman you use and also the recipe or mix. I want to experience bread perfection.
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computerdyslexic

I will be traveling through NH next week and would like suggestions for a good discount store where I might buy a bread machine. I wouldn't mind not haveing to pay 8% sales tax. The North Conway area is on my way home.
I plan to visit the GF restaurant that used to be in Maine and has moved to Portsmouth when I pass through NH on my way to Maine.
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Rescued Siberian huskies Zeke, Vixen, Duke and Moxie
Rescued DSH cats Timmy, Toby and Madeline-Rose
Please Google to learn about prosopagnosia, a neurological condition also called faceblindness.

jeant · Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 274

I don't have a bread machine yet, so I don't have any specific suggestions. North Conway does have Kitchen Collections in the Settlers Green outlet mall, and they might have a bread machine or two. You also should see some Target and Wal-Mart stores in Portsmouth that might have them.

I have not been to this restaurant yet, but Rafferty's Restaurant & Pub in North Conway has a gluten-free menu.

teacherpat · Joined: 02 Aug 2009 Posts: 165

celiacmaine-iac · Joined: 19 Dec 2007 Posts: 1352 Location: Maine

I have the Cuisinart bread machine that has a GF cycle. I have posted about it on another thread. I'll see if I can find it and bump it up for you. The machine is exactly like my old Breadman Ultimate, except for the GF cycle, so I suspect they are manufactured by the same company. Most bread machines can make a 1, 1 1/2, and 2 lb. loaf. You just select the size loaf you want. FWIW, I haven't had the greatest luck making 1 lb. GF loaves. The 1-1/2 lb. size seems to work the best. The loaves are too short when I make the 1 lb. size.