Is it worth it to make my own bread?

"SnugBear" wrote in message
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Top Spin wrote:

Is it possible to make bread that is significantly more healthy that
what I can find in the local supermarket?

If so, can anyone suggest a source for recipes and whether a bread
machine would be a good investment?

We make all our own bread. The cost averages out to 13 cents a loaf.
There are great recipes on the net. I add a half cup or so of various
grains to a basic white bread. You could do the same with whole wheat.

We used a bread machine for a couple years before we got tired of ripping
a hole in the bottom of every loaf. We then began using the bread
machine on the dough setting and baking it in the oven. I finally
invested in a KitchenAid Mixer and now use that to mix the dough. No
further kneading is necessary. After it raises twice I bake it and it's
heavenly. Whatever machine you get will have a recipe book - use that
first to get the hang of bread making.

Be sure to buy yeast in bulk from the HFS - it's much cheaper than the
little envelopes or jars.

It's not rocket science - enjoy the experience!

--
Walking (but mostly biking!) on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03

I haven't used my bread machine in over a year. I'm not a big bread eater
and it just spoiled. I was throwing out more than I ate. Is there some
trick to storing it. I'm not a fan of bread kept in the fridge.

Beverly

Top Spin wrote:

Is it possible to make bread that is significantly more healthy that
what I can find in the local supermarket?

If so, can anyone suggest a source for recipes and whether a bread
machine would be a good investment?

We make all our own bread. The cost averages out to 13 cents a loaf.
There are great recipes on the net. I add a half cup or so of various
grains to a basic white bread. You could do the same with whole wheat.

We used a bread machine for a couple years before we got tired of ripping
a hole in the bottom of every loaf. We then began using the bread
machine on the dough setting and baking it in the oven. I finally
invested in a KitchenAid Mixer and now use that to mix the dough. No
further kneading is necessary. After it raises twice I bake it and it's
heavenly. Whatever machine you get will have a recipe book - use that
first to get the hang of bread making.

Be sure to buy yeast in bulk from the HFS - it's much cheaper than the
little envelopes or jars.

It's not rocket science - enjoy the experience!

--
Walking (but mostly biking!) on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03

Top Spin wrote:

Is it possible to make bread that is significantly more healthy that
what I can find in the local supermarket?

If so, can anyone suggest a source for recipes and whether a bread
machine would be a good investment?

We make all our own bread. The cost averages out to 13 cents a loaf.
There are great recipes on the net. I add a half cup or so of various
grains to a basic white bread. You could do the same with whole wheat.

We used a bread machine for a couple years before we got tired of ripping
a hole in the bottom of every loaf. We then began using the bread
machine on the dough setting and baking it in the oven. I finally
invested in a KitchenAid Mixer and now use that to mix the dough. No
further kneading is necessary. After it raises twice I bake it and it's
heavenly. Whatever machine you get will have a recipe book - use that
first to get the hang of bread making.

Be sure to buy yeast in bulk from the HFS - it's much cheaper than the
little envelopes or jars.

It's not rocket science - enjoy the experience!

--
Walking (but mostly biking!) on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03

Top Spin wrote:

Is it possible to make bread that is significantly more healthy that
what I can find in the local supermarket?

If so, can anyone suggest a source for recipes and whether a bread
machine would be a good investment?

We make all our own bread. The cost averages out to 13 cents a loaf.
There are great recipes on the net. I add a half cup or so of various
grains to a basic white bread. You could do the same with whole wheat.

We used a bread machine for a couple years before we got tired of ripping
a hole in the bottom of every loaf. We then began using the bread
machine on the dough setting and baking it in the oven. I finally
invested in a KitchenAid Mixer and now use that to mix the dough. No
further kneading is necessary. After it raises twice I bake it and it's
heavenly. Whatever machine you get will have a recipe book - use that
first to get the hang of bread making.

Be sure to buy yeast in bulk from the HFS - it's much cheaper than the
little envelopes or jars.

It's not rocket science - enjoy the experience!

--
Walking (but mostly biking!) on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03

On 7 Sep 2004 01:09:56 GMT, SnugBear wrote:

Top Spin wrote:

Is it possible to make bread that is significantly more healthy that
what I can find in the local supermarket?

If so, can anyone suggest a source for recipes and whether a bread
machine would be a good investment?

We make all our own bread. The cost averages out to 13 cents a loaf.
There are great recipes on the net. I add a half cup or so of various
grains to a basic white bread. You could do the same with whole wheat.

We used a bread machine for a couple years before we got tired of ripping
a hole in the bottom of every loaf.

Yes. A friend of mine had a bread machine and I didn't like that part
-- plus the funny square shape. It sounds like the bread machines are
more or less the same now.

We then began using the bread
machine on the dough setting and baking it in the oven.

I was thinking about that as an option.

I finally
invested in a KitchenAid Mixer and now use that to mix the dough. No
further kneading is necessary. After it raises twice I bake it and it's
heavenly. Whatever machine you get will have a recipe book - use that
first to get the hang of bread making.

It sounds like a decent mixer and an oven will do as good or better
than a bread machine unless I want to do no more work than dumping the
ingredients in the machine and I don't mind the funny shape. Is that
about it?

Be sure to buy yeast in bulk from the HFS - it's much cheaper than the
little envelopes or jars.

It's not rocket science - enjoy the experience!

My main goal is to get the healthiest bread I can. Do you know of any
recipe books that stress healthy ingredients?

Thanks

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On 7 Sep 2004 01:09:56 GMT, SnugBear wrote:

Top Spin wrote:

Is it possible to make bread that is significantly more healthy that
what I can find in the local supermarket?

If so, can anyone suggest a source for recipes and whether a bread
machine would be a good investment?

We make all our own bread. The cost averages out to 13 cents a loaf.
There are great recipes on the net. I add a half cup or so of various
grains to a basic white bread. You could do the same with whole wheat.

We used a bread machine for a couple years before we got tired of ripping
a hole in the bottom of every loaf.

Yes. A friend of mine had a bread machine and I didn't like that part
-- plus the funny square shape. It sounds like the bread machines are
more or less the same now.

We then began using the bread
machine on the dough setting and baking it in the oven.

I was thinking about that as an option.

I finally
invested in a KitchenAid Mixer and now use that to mix the dough. No
further kneading is necessary. After it raises twice I bake it and it's
heavenly. Whatever machine you get will have a recipe book - use that
first to get the hang of bread making.

It sounds like a decent mixer and an oven will do as good or better
than a bread machine unless I want to do no more work than dumping the
ingredients in the machine and I don't mind the funny shape. Is that
about it?

Be sure to buy yeast in bulk from the HFS - it's much cheaper than the
little envelopes or jars.

It's not rocket science - enjoy the experience!

My main goal is to get the healthiest bread I can. Do you know of any
recipe books that stress healthy ingredients?

Thanks

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On 7 Sep 2004 01:27:36 GMT, Ignoramus22259
wrote:

In article , Top Spin wrote:
Is it possible to make bread that is significantly more healthy that
what I can find in the local supermarket?

you can make healthier bread for approximately 25 cents per loaf.

If so, can anyone suggest a source for recipes and whether a bread
machine would be a good investment?

sourdough bread has lower GI than regular white bread and is very low
cost.

GI = gluten index? ???

Try rec.food.sourdough for information.

Can sourdough be mde from whole wheat flour?

Don't I have to keep a culture around and tend it?

There are other bread recipes, which I personally do not care for.

Sam's Club sells flour for $4.50 per 25 lbs.

i


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On 7 Sep 2004 01:27:36 GMT, Ignoramus22259
wrote:

In article , Top Spin wrote:
Is it possible to make bread that is significantly more healthy that
what I can find in the local supermarket?

you can make healthier bread for approximately 25 cents per loaf.

If so, can anyone suggest a source for recipes and whether a bread
machine would be a good investment?

sourdough bread has lower GI than regular white bread and is very low
cost.

GI = gluten index? ???

Try rec.food.sourdough for information.

Can sourdough be mde from whole wheat flour?

Don't I have to keep a culture around and tend it?

There are other bread recipes, which I personally do not care for.

Sam's Club sells flour for $4.50 per 25 lbs.

i


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On 7 Sep 2004 04:37:44 GMT, Ignoramus22259
wrote:

In article , Top Spin wrote:
On 7 Sep 2004 01:27:36 GMT, Ignoramus22259
wrote:

In article , Top Spin wrote:
Is it possible to make bread that is significantly more healthy that
what I can find in the local supermarket?

you can make healthier bread for approximately 25 cents per loaf.

If so, can anyone suggest a source for recipes and whether a bread
machine would be a good investment?

sourdough bread has lower GI than regular white bread and is very low
cost.

GI = gluten index? ???

Glycemic index. Foods with lower GI are considered "healthier", for
good reasons. Google for glycemic index if you are
interested. Sourdough bread has a GI of 70, whereas wonderbread about
100-102.

According to glycemicindex.com, I should be eating something like the
9 grain bread. The GI for that was around 45.

Try rec.food.sourdough for information.

Can sourdough be mde from whole wheat flour?

It can, but it won't rise quite as well. Whole wheat flour generally
does not rise as well.

Don't I have to keep a culture around and tend it?

Yes.

i


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On 7 Sep 2004 04:37:44 GMT, Ignoramus22259
wrote:

In article , Top Spin wrote:
On 7 Sep 2004 01:27:36 GMT, Ignoramus22259
wrote:

In article , Top Spin wrote:
Is it possible to make bread that is significantly more healthy that
what I can find in the local supermarket?

you can make healthier bread for approximately 25 cents per loaf.

If so, can anyone suggest a source for recipes and whether a bread
machine would be a good investment?

sourdough bread has lower GI than regular white bread and is very low
cost.

GI = gluten index? ???

Glycemic index. Foods with lower GI are considered "healthier", for
good reasons. Google for glycemic index if you are
interested. Sourdough bread has a GI of 70, whereas wonderbread about
100-102.

According to glycemicindex.com, I should be eating something like the
9 grain bread. The GI for that was around 45.

Try rec.food.sourdough for information.

Can sourdough be mde from whole wheat flour?

It can, but it won't rise quite as well. Whole wheat flour generally
does not rise as well.

Don't I have to keep a culture around and tend it?

Yes.

i


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