100% whole wheat bread Is the reviewer right who says you can't make 100% whole wheat bread in this machine? Has anyone else tried it with success?
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Yes, that's correct. Manual says it can only handle 30% whole wheat, not 100% whole wheat. However, some Panasonic euro-spec machines can handle 100% whole wheat. My understanding from Panasonic USA office is no current Panasonic US spec machines can handle 100% whole wheat. This feature may be included in future models.
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Aloha: I will be talking about the different model here a little bit ......... My friends have the Panasonic SD-YD250 Automatic Bread Maker, I guess it's the old model which someone wrote, but still available in Amazon USA. The manual has a 100% whole wheat recipe at sandwich mode which is so called 1.5 lb size only. I was checking around and decided not to buy this SD-RD250 because of this whole wheat matter. Thanks for the reviewers!!
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OK, now I've made the 100% whole wheat. I added two tablespoons of vital wheat gluten and used 2 tablespoons of butter instead of the 1 1/2 tablespoons in the recipe. I used the whole wheat sandwich mode. It turned out really well.
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I adapted the Zojorushi1 lb bread maker booklet recipe for 100% whole wheat bread - 7/8 C WATER, 1 1/2 cups ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT BREAD FLOUR, 1 CUP ORGANIC WHOLE FLOUR/OR 1 CUP MIXED ORGANIC MIXED GRAINS SUCH AS RYE, WHEAT BERRIES, 1/4 CUP ORGANIC WHEAT GERM; PINCH SALT, 1 TSP DRY YEAST. Choose regular/firm setting. If you add ingredients, chop coarsely nuts or "larger" dried fruits such as dates & apricots; add whole dried fruit such as cranberries, raisins -- & do not exceed 1/2 cup total. Add when the machine prompts you (beeps). Note with no white bread flour the loaf will be dense, which is my preference; the booklet has a multigrain recipe, I haven't tried it, but I'm sure it's very good.
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Yes! I love this yeast, I'm a pretty serious (home) baker. I'm very particular, and I mostly bake with whole wheat flour. It is the best yeast I've come across. It works so very well!
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I, too, would like the answer to this question. I have considered trying the 100 percent wheat recipe. I've made a 50-50 white/wheat. I advise adding a tablespoon of vital wheat gluten to any recipe that has a large proportion of wheat flour.
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There is one recipe for 100% whole wheat flour (Honey Whole Wheat Bread 1 1/2 lb. loaf). It also calls for a small amount of gluten flour and powdered milk. I have used several other bread cookbook recipes that use a combination of wheat and bread flour and they have turned out well. This is my 3rd bread machine and this is the only one that I have not had regular problems with bread falling once it goes into the bake cycle. I've had slight falling with this machine 2-3 times and it's when I'm trying a new recipe I've never made before. I've been enjoying this machine more than any of the other brands. Hope this helps. There is one recipe for 100% whole wheat flour (Honey Whole Wheat Bread 1 1/2 lb. loaf). It also calls for a small amount of gluten flour and powdered milk. I have used several other bread cookbook recipes that use a combination of wheat and bread flour and they have turned out well. This is my 3rd bread machine and this is the only one that I have not had regular problems with bread falling once it goes into the bake cycle. I've had slight falling with this machine 2-3 times and it's when I'm trying a new recipe I've never made before. I've been enjoying this machine more than any of the... » Read More There is one recipe for 100% whole wheat flour (Honey Whole Wheat Bread 1 1/2 lb. loaf). It also calls for a small amount of gluten flour and powdered milk. I have used several other bread cookbook recipes that use a combination of wheat and bread flour and they have turned out well. This is my 3rd bread machine and this is the only one that I have not had regular problems with bread falling once it goes into the bake cycle. I've had slight falling with this machine 2-3 times and it's when I'm trying a new recipe I've never made before. I've been enjoying this machine more than any of the other brands. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I just made my first loaf and it is dense and only half the loaf pan. (I've never ever made bread before so I wasn't sure what it should look like). I wonder if I should have soaked my yeast or used 120 degree water like the yeast bottle suggests... anyone else do this?
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I haven't tried but the recipe book that comes with had a whole wheat pasta recipe as well as one for breadsticks. Both are 50/50 flour mixes though. The machine is pretty tough, and I love it. But not sure how it would work for your needs.
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Haven't try 100% whole wheat. Neither can find on Panasonic menu. You may google it to see if there is someone make it before
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I have my own recipe and it always turns out in any bread machine, it's always moist, light crust like we want and high....I purchased this machine and was very disappointed in the load of bread....the crust was deep and dark brown when on light setting... then read was too course and heavy an dry...I wouldn't be certain that your gluten free would turn out as this machine doesn't knead the dough very long an I really think that was the main problem...
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This machine does NOT make bread well. Only the lightest of bread recipes will be able to be mixed with this unit.My 'typical' bread recipe:5 cups flour1 7/8 cups water1.5-2 Tbsp sugar1 tsp salt2-3oz oil1-2 tsp yeastReceived unit as Christmas gift (2014) and tried my basic bread recipe. Unit began to mix, then bogged down before finishing. Had to use my old 1980's Oster Kitchen Center to finish mixing the dough (becasue I didn't want to throw it away). Am waiting for RMA to return.Perhaps this unit is good for mixing cookies, or cake recipes, or beating/whipping cream/butter. But do NOT buy this unit for mixing bread. It does NOT mix a basic bread recipe well. This machine does NOT make bread well. Only the lightest of bread recipes will be able to be mixed with this unit.My 'typical' bread recipe:5 cups flour1 7/8 cups water1.5-2 Tbsp sugar1 tsp salt2-3oz oil1-2 tsp yeastReceived unit as Christmas gift (2014) and tried my basic bread recipe. Unit began to mix, then bogged down before finishing. Had to use my old 1980's Oster Kitchen Center to finish mixing the dough (becasue I didn't want to throw it away). Am waiting for RMA to return.Perhaps this unit is good for mixing... » Read More This machine does NOT make bread well. Only the lightest of bread recipes will be able to be mixed with this unit.My 'typical' bread recipe:5 cups flour1 7/8 cups water1.5-2 Tbsp sugar1 tsp salt2-3oz oil1-2 tsp yeastReceived unit as Christmas gift (2014) and tried my basic bread recipe. Unit began to mix, then bogged down before finishing. Had to use my old 1980's Oster Kitchen Center to finish mixing the dough (becasue I didn't want to throw it away). Am waiting for RMA to return.Perhaps this unit is good for mixing cookies, or cake recipes, or beating/whipping cream/butter. But do NOT buy this unit for mixing bread. It does NOT mix a basic bread recipe well. « Show Less
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Yes, yeast can be used. They have a bread machine recipe on the side of the package and it uses a tablespoon of yeast. Of course, it will never be like wheat bread, but it works for us. It is a little bit "gummy" I think, but is pretty good when toasted and makes a good garlic bread in my toaster oven. Hope this helps. I love the oatmeal cookie recipe on the package and the banana bread recipe on the package turned out okay too.
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I might be able to help, I have this machine and had the same problem as you. Do you use bread flour or all-purpose flour? From the owner's manual:"Canadian flours are milled from harder wheats so breads can be successfullymade from national brands of both All-Purpose Flour and Bread Flour. U.S."All-Purpose Flour" will produce poor results and should not be used with thisunit. In the U.S., it is important to use "Bread Flour" for even-textured loaves."I hope this helps!
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WOW! Thanks for the speedy replys and especially the NO because I have had many breadmakers over the years and all have been good but had the automatic dispenser. I will show hubby all the "no's" I rec'd and should be ordering it soon!!! It sounds like a dream machine!!!
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Using the full box produces a 1 1/2lb. loaf. My bread machine (horizontal) is meant for a 2lb. loaf but this works fine for me. The first time the loaf was lopsided so now I just check before the final rise and center it in the pan if needed. Fantastic bread, especially if you use coconut oil instead of butter.
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thank you jane, i did do that, beleive me!!i have read where people remove the dough after the 2nd. kneading and remove the paddled's and lightly oil your hands and put the dough back in the breadmaker. i am going to try to do this.when i researched the reviews i should have read the newer reviews first, they have the older reviews on page 1-9 pretty much good reviews.pages 10-11 you really get the up-dated reviews from people who have just purchased this bread machine.. westbend must have changed something in these (from the first time) of making this maker.thank you for the reply.mary mmount@windstream.net thank you jane, i did do that, beleive me!!i have read where people remove the dough after the 2nd. kneading and remove the paddled's and lightly oil your hands and put the dough back in the breadmaker. i am going to try to do this.when i researched the reviews i should have read the newer reviews first, they have the older reviews on page 1-9 pretty much good reviews.pages 10-11 you really get the up-dated reviews from people who have just purchased this bread machine.. westbend must have changed something in these (from the first time) of making this maker.thank... » Read More thank you jane, i did do that, beleive me!!i have read where people remove the dough after the 2nd. kneading and remove the paddled's and lightly oil your hands and put the dough back in the breadmaker. i am going to try to do this.when i researched the reviews i should have read the newer reviews first, they have the older reviews on page 1-9 pretty much good reviews.pages 10-11 you really get the up-dated reviews from people who have just purchased this bread machine.. westbend must have changed something in these (from the first time) of making this maker.thank you for the reply.mary mmount@windstream.net « Show Less