Panasonic breadmaker for gluten free?

bargainhuntergill

Hi guys been recommended over here for some good advice. Hope you can help

Has anyone got or used the panasonic 2501 breadmaker to make gluten free bread?

Ive just orderd it as my manual making of it left alot to be desired and wondered will it make ts money back with the savings?

Tia

honeythewitch

bargainhuntergill wrote: »

Hi guys been recommended over here for some good advice. Hope you can help

Has anyone got or used the panasonic 2501 breadmaker to make gluten free bread?

Ive just orderd it as my manual making of it left alot to be desired and wondered will it make ts money back with the savings?

Tia

I dont know what the difference in the machines are but i have this one....http://www.johnlewis.com/panasonic-sd-zb2502bxc-bread-maker-stainless-steel/p231287540?kpid=231287540&s_kenid=7f415d50-812c-bda8-fb86-000005f372fb&s_kwcid=ppc_pla&tmad=c&tmcampid=73 and the recipe on the Doves farm GF flour packet works very well and isn't crumbly like the versions in the shops.

Meadows

Not sure how much success you will get from any bread maker for Gluten free bread?

Which: http://www.which.co.uk/home-and-garden/kitchen/reviews/breadmakers/page/faqs/
In our gluten-free bread making session the loaves we baked had thicker crusts, a crumpet-like texture and didn't rise as much as usual.

http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/allergies/a1459842-Best-breadmaker-for-gluten-free

honeythewitch

Meadows wrote: »

Not sure how much success you will get from any bread maker for Gluten free bread?

Which: http://www.which.co.uk/home-and-garden/kitchen/reviews/breadmakers/page/faqs/
In our gluten-free bread making session the loaves we baked had thicker crusts, a crumpet-like texture and didn't rise as much as usual.

http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/allergies/a1459842-Best-breadmaker-for-gluten-free

It's no use expecting a gluten free loaf to be anything like a wheat flour one, but they can be nice in their own right.

ditsykitchen

honeythewitch wrote: »

It's no use expecting a gluten free loaf to be anything like a wheat flour one, but they can be nice in their own right.

I disagree, the gluten free bread I make is very like wheat bread. But then, it depends how much time you're going to put in to experimenting and what ingredients you're using. If you're using eggs and dairy and creating what is essentially a savoury cake, it won't be at all like wheat bread.


As for using the bread maker, why exactly are you wanting to use it? GF bread doesn't require kneading, so it won't save time there. Also, it's not going to provide a better result than making it by hand. That's all down to finding the right recipe. Was it so you can have it baked while you're out or something?

honeythewitch

ditsykitchen wrote: »

I disagree, the gluten free bread I make is very like wheat bread. But then, it depends how much time you're going to put in to experimenting and what ingredients you're using. If you're using eggs and dairy and creating what is essentially a savoury cake, it won't be at all like wheat bread.


As for using the bread maker, why exactly are you wanting to use it? GF bread doesn't require kneading, so it won't save time there. Also, it's not going to provide a better result than making it by hand. That's all down to finding the right recipe. Was it so you can have it baked while you're out or something?

I have been making gluten free bread for years with all kinds of different recipes and cooked on just about everything including a George Foreman, but the OP's question was only if a panasonic could successfully make a GF loaf and having tried it I can give her the answer. She didnt ask about other methods.

I am surprised and impressed that your GF bread tastes like wheat bread, because all flours have such a distinctive taste and I would be very glad of your recipe please.

I often use a breadmaker (we have normal bread too) because it is so much cheaper in electricity than the oven (unless it is chock full) and for a long time I had a useless piece of junk for an oven. last week I got a spanking brand new one for twenty pounds on ebay and I am absolutely thrilled with it. :cool:

ditsykitchen

honeythewitch wrote: »

I have been making gluten free bread for years with all kinds of different recipes and cooked on just about everything including a George Foreman, but the OP's question was only if a panasonic could successfully make a GF loaf and having tried it I can give her the answer. She didnt ask about other methods.

I am surprised and impressed that your GF bread tastes like wheat bread, because all flours have such a distinctive taste and I would be very glad of your recipe please.

I often use a breadmaker (we have normal bread too) because it is so much cheaper in electricity than the oven (unless it is chock full) and for a long time I had a useless piece of junk for an oven. last week I got a spanking brand new one for twenty pounds on ebay and I am absolutely thrilled with it. :cool:

Sorry, I didn't mean to come across as dismissing the question op asked. It was just that she had said she hadn't had successful loaves making the bread manually, so I didn't want to imply that the same recipe would be successful if the only change made was to use a breadmaker, if you see what I mean.

My bread recipes are here. I think the sourdough sorghum rice and quinoa bread has been the most popular. Have you used psyllium in your gf baking? It's amazing stuff.

honeythewitch

ditsykitchen wrote: »

Sorry, I didn't mean to come across as dismissing the question op asked. It was just that she had said she hadn't had successful loaves making the bread manually, so I didn't want to imply that the same recipe would be successful if the only change made was to use a breadmaker, if you see what I mean.

My bread recipes are here. I think the sourdough sorghum rice and quinoa bread has been the most popular. Have you used psyllium in your gf baking? It's amazing stuff.

Thank you so much for the recipe and for the site. I am sure I will find this very useful and I cant wait to try out lots of the recipes, particularly the sourdough bread:)
The jackfruit Kentucky is pure genius and I will be making this very soon too.
What would you use instead of garlic? (cant use that) Do you think asfoetida would work?

ditsykitchen

honeythewitch wrote: »

Thank you so much for the recipe and for the site. I am sure I will find this very useful and I cant wait to try out lots of the recipes, particularly the sourdough bread:)
The jackfruit Kentucky is pure genius and I will be making this very soon too.
What would you use instead of garlic? (cant use that) Do you think asfoetida would work?

Yes, that or onion powder or spring onion Thanks!

bargainhuntergill

ditsykitchen wrote: »

I disagree, the gluten free bread I make is very like wheat bread. But then, it depends how much time you're going to put in to experimenting and what ingredients you're using. If you're using eggs and dairy and creating what is essentially a savoury cake, it won't be at all like wheat bread.


As for using the bread maker, why exactly are you wanting to use it? GF bread doesn't require kneading, so it won't save time there. Also, it's not going to provide a better result than making it by hand. That's all down to finding the right recipe. Was it so you can have it baked while you're out or something?

Thanks for the replies guys. I couldnt find the thread i posted again!

I wanted to use one For cost and as i thought it would save me time if i could throw it in and leave it to bake.

Im a complete novice, only been cooking gf for around a year for hubby so just learning. I will chk out the links to recipes :beer:

Didnt even know the kneading fact!! My home made comes out still stodgy in the middle

ditsykitchen

bargainhuntergill wrote: »

Thanks for the replies guys. I couldnt find the thread i posted again!

I wanted to use one For cost and as i thought it would save me time if i could throw it in and leave it to bake.

Im a complete novice, only been cooking gf for around a year for hubby so just learning. I will chk out the links to recipes :beer:

Didnt even know the kneading fact!! My home made comes out still stodgy in the middle

I've only been cooking gf for 6 months or so but I've been really into it. I've been baking bread almost daily this summer to try to perfect it. Feel free to pm me if you've got any questions re breadmaking