| If you or loved one has a gluten intolerance, then | | | | nice loaf of bread.some people do have problems |
| I'm sure you've explored your options for making | | | | with the bread falling and sinking in the middle, but |
| bread. If you bake bread a lot using the oven | | | | I haven't had any issues. I think the trick is to use |
| method and are getting tired of the process, it | | | | a pre-made gluten free bread mix, and make sure |
| may be time to upgrade to a gluten free bread | | | | that your dough isn't too dry. I almost always |
| machine. | | | | have to add extra liquid to the mix during the |
| These machines have an exclusive gluten free | | | | kneading process. |
| setting just for those of us with a gluten | | | | So, in conclusion, a gluten free bread machine is a |
| intolerance. Gluten free bread does rise and bake | | | | definite luxury and the ultimate time-saving |
| differently than regular bread containing wheat. | | | | kitchen appliance for those of us with a gluten |
| Typical bread machines will begin to knead the | | | | intolerance. But, if you already have a regular one, |
| bread, then they rest for approximately 20 | | | | don't be afraid to use it. (Be sure not to cross |
| minutes only to start kneading again - followed by | | | | contaminate if you've already baked bread in it |
| the rise and bake cycle. The thing is, gluten free | | | | that contains gluten). Just experiment with the |
| bread doesn't have to be kneaded twice. | | | | settings and adjust your ingredients accordingly. I |
| But, here's the clincher... I have a regular bread | | | | have found that I always have to add about a |
| machine that I run on the basic setting and I have | | | | quarter cup of extra liquid to get the texture |
| had no problems with letting it run through the | | | | right. If it looks like your bread is rough on top |
| kneading cycle twice as it is programmed to do. It | | | | and around the edges during kneading, you may |
| seems that either way, you will come out with a | | | | want to do this too. |