Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I am new to this as my 13 year old daughter has just been diagnosed after 7 years. I have found many good GF foods but am having a hard time finding a good GF bread that she can have with sandwiches, or rolls for burgers and hot dogs...any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Many of us here make our own bread. The store bought stuff tends to be very dense and crumbly and only enjoyable when toasted. I used Ener-G brown rice bread for grilled cheeses and such when I was in college, but never liked it for regular sandwiches. But it was excellent as grilled ham & cheese. Now I just make my own bread using a breadmachine. There are many recipes here and in books for good GF breads. Just keep trying different ones until you find the one that your daughter likes best. That's what my father did when I was in high school and we found the perfect recipe for me. I was finally able to take sandwiches to school like all my friends. We use the same recipe for dinner rolls. I personally, after years and years of eating them plain, prefer my hamburgers & hot dogs without buns! So, I'm not much help in this area! HA! ~ in NH (& MA) > > I am new to this as my 13 year old daughter has just been diagnosed > after 7 years. I have found many good GF foods but am having a hard > time finding a good GF bread that she can have with sandwiches, or > rolls for burgers and hot dogs...any suggestions? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Are you looking for prepared bread, or recipes you make yourself? Homemade GF bread is the best, but prepared bread can be okay. In my experience, any prepared bread must be toasted to be edible. It can then be used for sandwiches, etc. I recommend the Canadian company Kinnikinnick for sweets (esp. donuts) and bagels. I haven't tried their breads or rolls, but they have a large selection. http://www.kinnikinnick.com/ Some people like Ener-g Foods, although their bread absolutely MUST be toasted and is more notable for its ability to last a billion years in the sealed package than actually tasting good. I used to eat the white rice bread toasted as a high school student, but don't buy it anymore, much preferring homemade bread. http://www.ener-g.com/ I actually really like Whole Foods GF Bakehouse Breads, but depending on where you live they may cost more or less. They are too expensive for me on the West Coast. But the Sun Dried tomato bread is heaven! And yes, I still have to toast it. They have other things that aren't bad too, like scones. They are only available in Whole Foods stores, not by mail order. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/bakery/gf_bakehouse.html However, since I discovered baking at home I rarely buy bread. (although as i am too lazy to make bagels, i do like to buy those) I use Bette Hagman's cookbooks, especially her recent " The Gluten Free Gourmet Bakes Bread " which has tons of great recipes including fabulous crumpets that make very good hamburger buns. I also love her french bread from " More from the Gluten Free Gourmet. " The new flour combinations including bean flour and sorghum make bread with great texture and flavor. There are also many bread recipes in the files, so browse at your leisure. Just ask for our favorite recipes in the files, and we'll give reviews. Homemade bread does require either a bread machine or a Kitchenaid type sturdy mixer. Many people swear by the latter, but I also like my bread machine. (I have both, however). > > I am new to this as my 13 year old daughter has just been diagnosed > after 7 years. I have found many good GF foods but am having a hard > time finding a good GF bread that she can have with sandwiches, or > rolls for burgers and hot dogs...any suggestions? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I would suggest Grandma Ferdon's bread. It is the only store-bought bread that I have enjoyed. Jessi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 You are not the only one looking for good bread! I have found Bob's Red Mill Homemade Wonderful Gluten-Free Bread Mix, (yes, that's really its name) is the most like 'real' bread. I buy it in a Health Food Store. It comes in a bag just like other Bob's Red Mill products. I mix it up according to the directions, following the directions exactly. I use a heavy-duty mixer (Kitchen Aid). I let it rise, and then bake it in the oven, I don't use a bread machine. In fact, I've put my bread machine away. I don't use any other bread or mix on a regular basis. Bob's is really the best. I hope you enjoy it, too! Barbara in SoCal __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I use this mix to make my FIL's recipe for Norwegian Christmas bread. - > > You are not the only one looking for good bread! I > have found Bob's Red Mill Homemade Wonderful > Gluten-Free Bread Mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I personnally really like Bob's Red Mill GF bread mix and I make it by hand instad of using a bread machine because I always feel I have more control over the results if I do it by hand. However I tend to just use corn tortillas for PB & Js and often when I pack lunches I simply mix things in cold rice, but yeah I would definitely experiment as much as possible. I haven't found any great store-bought GF sandwhich bread, but it's possible that it's out there somewhere. Good luck ~Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 >Where do you find/purchase the bread from? Kim > I would suggest Grandma Ferdon's bread. It is the only store-bought > bread that I have enjoyed. Jessi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I make the Gluten Free Pantry's favorite sandwich bread. I use the oven method. Sometimes I put the dough in small round pans, so we can have hamburger buns. So far my kids still like hot dogs without a bun, so I haven't made hot dog buns. This bread is even very good for a sandwich without toasting it first!! Good luck! Kendra __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I have a blog where I post my family's favourite GF recipes. On that site, I have posted recipes for Grandma's Buns, Multi-Grain Buns, and Pita Bread. I highly recommend the Grandma's Buns recipe and the pita bread recipe...I have GF 3, 12 and 14-year-olds who, along with myself, enjoy all of these very much and I find the recipes very reliable. I've had great feedback on the Grandma's Buns recipe especially...I make them weekly and we use them in many ways, in particular for BBQ beef sandwiches, sloppy joes, and for hamburgers. Some of these recipes should also be available here in the files. The pitas have become my youngest son's favourite GF recipe, because they're soooo versatile, flexible and tender, and they have a nice bun-to-filling ratio, compared with more heavy GF breads. The website is: http://deliciouslyglutenfree.blogspot.com C > > I am new to this as my 13 year old daughter has just been diagnosed > after 7 years. I have found many good GF foods but am having a hard > time finding a good GF bread that she can have with sandwiches, or > rolls for burgers and hot dogs...any suggestions? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Sami's!!! It is very good, so like real bread and makes great grilled sandwiches I get it at a specialty store but you can order online http://www.samisbakery.com/ I have tried many GF " breads " and this is the only one I found edible and tasty for sandwiches! > > I am new to this as my 13 year old daughter has just been diagnosed > after 7 years. I have found many good GF foods but am having a hard > time finding a good GF bread that she can have with sandwiches, or > rolls for burgers and hot dogs...any suggestions? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I was under the impression that Sami's has cross contamination issues shez > Sami's!!! It is very good, so like real bread and makes great grilled > sandwiches I get it at a specialty store but you can order online > http://www.samisbakery.com/ > I have tried many GF " breads " and this is the only one I found edible > and tasty for sandwiches! > > >> >> I am new to this as my 13 year old daughter has just been diagnosed >> after 7 years. I have found many good GF foods but am having a hard >> time finding a good GF bread that she can have with sandwiches, or >> rolls for burgers and hot dogs...any suggestions? >> > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Alot of people really go for the Kinnikinnick Bread and Bun mix. They use it to make hamburger and hot dog buns. I prefer my hamburgers and hot dogs without buns, I've just got used to them that way, also, trying to cut down on carbs. I think the Kinnikinnick mix is probably them best, it's a bit heavy, though. You could try it and see how your daughter likes it. Barbara in SoCal __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I have been eating their bread, croutons and flax chips since Feb. and have never reacted! I am quite sensitive and the tinyest ammount of CC can make me sick for 3-10 days. I also eat it frequently, I eat the bread almost every day. > >> > >> I am new to this as my 13 year old daughter has just been diagnosed > >> after 7 years. I have found many good GF foods but am having a hard > >> time finding a good GF bread that she can have with sandwiches, or > >> rolls for burgers and hot dogs...any suggestions? > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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