The manual is a bit confusing to me. Can anyone tell me how to use the gluten free setting on how to choose 1.5 lb. or 2 lb. loaf? It seem to me you only change the shade of crust using the select weight of bread option. Plus how do I know it is only kneading the bread once? If you have any good source of gluten free bread recipes I'd like that as this is all new to me. Thanks, Carlene The manual is a bit confusing to me. Can anyone tell me how to use the gluten free setting on how to choose 1.5 lb. or 2 lb. loaf? It seem to me you only change the shade of crust using the select... » Read More The manual is a bit confusing to me. Can anyone tell me how to use the gluten free setting on how to choose 1.5 lb. or 2 lb. loaf? It seem to me you only change the shade of crust using the select weight of bread option. Plus how do I know it is only kneading the bread once? If you have any good source of gluten free bread recipes I'd like that as this is all new to me. Thanks, Carlene « Show Less
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I have not used this, but the setting for gluten free is number 4 on the menu button, and the recipe in the manual is for 1 1/2 lb only, and that is the small loaf. To choose the small, press the lb. button, and you will see a triangle, or arrow, shape. Press again, and it will move. For the small loaf, place the arrow on the left, for a large loaf, place the arrow on the right. There are only those two options. Good luck! [It gets easier]
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After it is done kneading the first time, it does a little beep, at least with basic bread it did. For changing pounds, you do that once you select the program mode. Press lbs button to change to 2 and select crust for whatever shade you want, to me Medium is good. Again, I only have made pizza dough and basic white bread, but should be same basic process
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There is a "no knead" recipe on it if you are making it without a breadmaker (you add more water)- but I put it in my breadmaker, which kneads it, and use the breadmaker instructions. I've been ordering this for a couple of years, and I have not noticed any difference. Does that help?
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Christina- did you buy this for your mom? If so, how was using the gf setting? (I know better than to ask how the bread was...lol that takes time and taste buds).
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Make sure you put the ingredients in the bread pan in the order they are listed in the recipe. This allows for the best mixing of the dough. When you plug in and turn on the bread machine it is set for a loaf of basic white bread. I use this setting for most of the bread I make. While on this setting you can set for the size of loaf (I find a one-and-a-half pound loaf is best) and for the thickness of the crust. Then start the cycle. A couple of tips. If the recipe calls for two different flours...I like to mix them together before I put them in the machine. Some recipes call for an egg. I mix the egg with the other liquid (milk or water) before adding to the pan. Make sure you put the ingredients in the bread pan in the order they are listed in the recipe. This allows for the best mixing of the dough. When you plug in and turn on the bread machine it is set for a loaf of basic white bread. I use this setting for most of the bread I make. While on this setting you can set for the size of loaf (I find a one-and-a-half pound loaf is best) and for the thickness of the crust. Then start the cycle. A couple of tips. If the recipe calls for two different flours...I like to mix them together before I put them in the machine. Some recipes call for an egg. I... » Read More Make sure you put the ingredients in the bread pan in the order they are listed in the recipe. This allows for the best mixing of the dough. When you plug in and turn on the bread machine it is set for a loaf of basic white bread. I use this setting for most of the bread I make. While on this setting you can set for the size of loaf (I find a one-and-a-half pound loaf is best) and for the thickness of the crust. Then start the cycle. A couple of tips. If the recipe calls for two different flours...I like to mix them together before I put them in the machine. Some recipes call for an egg. I mix the egg with the other liquid (milk or water) before adding to the pan. « Show Less
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The machine has actual buttons that are raised from the surface that you can feel, but there is a display which shows which settings are actually selected. There are four general settings; loaf size, crust color, bread type and delay timer. There is also a big start/stop button. There's one button for each setting and you must press until it reaches your desired setting. So, for instance, if you wanted a 1 pound, whole wheat loaf with a medium crust, you would have to press the loaf size button once, the bread type button twice and the crust color button would be automatically at medium. It beeps loudly each time you press a button, so you could use that as an indicator by counting the beeps, but unless you already know or have someone tell you exactly which order the settings are in, you wouldn't know which is which. I hope that helped.
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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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http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2011/08/gluten-free-bread-machine-tips.html She has some great tips and recipes! I've tried 20 different recipes in this bread maker. All different types, including pizza dough, dinner rolls, etc. None gluten free, yet, though. This machine has not failed me yet!
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I make 3 loaves. Find a recipe though that uses only flour, water, salt and yeast. The dough "proofs", it doesn't rise. The yeast isn't mixed with water. Spritz the bread before you put it in the oven and it comes out perfect crusty on the outside and soft inside. I love this pan!!!!
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I found that some gluten-free bread mixes state in their directions, "Do not use gluten-free setting" if using a bread making machine. I use the regular settings and the gluten-free bread turns out fine.
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i have used the 1 lb settings when doing 2-1 lb loaves. Has come out perfectly.
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Make sure you put the ingredients in the bread pan in the order they are listed in the recipe. This allows for the best mixing of the dough. When you plug in and turn on the bread machine it is set for a loaf of basic white bread. I use this setting for most of the bread I make. While on this setting you can set for the size of loaf (I find a one-and-a-half pound loaf is best) and for the thickness of the crust. Then start the cycle. A couple of tips. If the recipe calls for two different flours...I like to mix them together before I put them in the machine. Some recipes call for an egg. I mix the egg with the other liquid (milk or water) before adding to the pan.
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I use any bread recipes sized for a 1-pound loaf. There are many recipes available on the internet. My favorites are the ones with the least amount of ingredients. I've been using this breadmaker for 5 years and I've only had one or two failures that were usually the result of forgetting one simple ingredient - the yeast (since it's added last).
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It depends on flour you use as well as the personal preference. With regular unbleached unbromated good quality flour ¼ cup for 2 lbs is more then enough. Things change when you start mixing with combination of regular and Graham flour, then use a bit more. General idea is simple - gluten gives bread stickiness and elasticity, so if there is not enough your slices will be falling apart like pound cake, and if it is too much then bread will be too rubbery in consistency kind of like bagels. Basically gluten does not give bread much difference in taste but does make whole new experience in consistency and of course in nutritional value. It depends on flour you use as well as the personal preference. With regular unbleached unbromated good quality flour ¼ cup for 2 lbs is more then enough. Things change when you start mixing with combination of regular and Graham flour, then use a bit more. General idea is simple - gluten gives bread stickiness and elasticity, so if there is not enough your slices will be falling apart like pound cake, and if it is too much then bread will be too rubbery in consistency kind of like bagels. Basically gluten does not give bread much difference in taste but does make whole new experience in... » Read More It depends on flour you use as well as the personal preference. With regular unbleached unbromated good quality flour ¼ cup for 2 lbs is more then enough. Things change when you start mixing with combination of regular and Graham flour, then use a bit more. General idea is simple - gluten gives bread stickiness and elasticity, so if there is not enough your slices will be falling apart like pound cake, and if it is too much then bread will be too rubbery in consistency kind of like bagels. Basically gluten does not give bread much difference in taste but does make whole new experience in consistency and of course in nutritional value. « Show Less
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Adam, I've had my machine for several years now and have just reached the point where I can whip out a couple loaves of French bread or 1 dozen French rolls so fast it's amazing. One of the secrets is to get the French bread pans they sell on here with the holes in them. There are 2 and 3 loaf pans available. I'm very comfortable with the 2 loaf pans. Here's the recipe I'm using currently for both loaves and rolls: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/French-Bread-Rolls-to-Die-For/Detail.aspx The recipe is so easy I could do it in my sleep. I don't bother getting bread flour. Do add the last two cups of flour a bit at a time and let the machine knead for 6 to 8 minutes. The rolls also make a very special hamburger roll if you top off with sesame seeds after doing the egg white glaze. Believe me when I tell you your friends and associates will be amazed at your bread baking skills. There are dozens of other great bread recipes available though the link and also on Recipezarr.com. Don't forget to order the bread pans. They really will make your baking much simpler and easy!
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Yes. I have been making GF bread for several months now, using a recipe from Bette Hagman's "The Gluten Free Gourmet" © 1990. It turns out so well I haven't tried another recipe! In a subsequent book, "More From the Gluten Free Gourmet," Ms. Hagman includes a discussion of useful attributes for a breadmaker, the main requirement being a strong blade, which this Sunbeam has. There are a dozen specially created recipes. Both books were revised in 2000.
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I am very glad I got mine; we make a giant 2-pound loaf every 5 to 7 days. I have complete control over what goes into our bread - no lists of added chemicals! It's also the right temperature for starting dough for items like rolls. I like to embed cheese and pepperoni in the middle before the second rising. Cleanup is limited to one pan and a rubber spatula. I got this model because our first bread maker relied on cheesy clips to hold down the pan, which didn't last. This one has the pan twist in, in the same direction as the paddle spins, so unclipping during kneading is impossible. We've gotten so spoiled by our higher-quality, homemade breads, very little at the store bakery is still appealing.
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I have been using it since last summer- 1 2 pound loaf a week! I love it. I also made jelly twice. Everything is perfect as far as I am concerned. I substitute half of bread flour with whole wheat and replace eggs and milk with orange or apple juice in same quantity. This takes care of my little guys food allergies and the bread is still amazing!