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Great Bread Taste, Whole Grain Nutrition

Bread making machines — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:00:40 +0000

Incorporate more whole grains into our diets. Everyone knows the wisdom of adding more whole grains to the diet, especially when it comes to our family. Just one small problem, most kids don’t like the taste of wheat.

If you are a parent there is some good news. Today there are several lines of whole grains breads that taste
just like our beloved white breads. There are several varieties created just for those of us who love the texture and taste of white bread, but also want more nutrition in our diets.

Calcium in Your Diet
Bread is an excellent source of folic acid, and calcium. It is also an excellent source of source of fiber, and vitamins and minerals.

Food Pyramid
The USDA’s new food pyramid guidelines release last year recommend that at least 50% of the grains we consume come from whole grains.

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Although white bread sales accounts for almost half of total bread sales in the US, the desire for a healthier lifestyle is causing users to seek alternatives. According to research, 80% of white bread consumers are interested in great tasting bread that has the whole grain nutrition.

There is one great way to obtain great tasting breads that are packed with whole grain nutrition. Bake your own.

There are several affordable bread making machines that can help you with bread making. You just need to make sure that make that you purchase the best machine that you can afford. Think of it as a long term investment.

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Barley, One of the Oldest Cultivated Grains

Bread making machines — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:00:43 +0000

Did you know that Barley was one of the oldest cultivated grains? It was principal bread among the ancient Greeks, Romans and Hebrews. Although history uses it interchangeably with wheat, it was generally held in high esteem, especially by the Jews.

For the early Romans and Greeks, barley was the main food of both soldiers and common people. In the
times of Charles I, meals made out of barley actually took the place of wheat almost entirely. It was a simple food for the English common people.

The first thing to note about Barely is that it is not as nutritious as wheat. In addition, many believe that it is less than agreeable when it comes to flavor. In terms of digestibility, it is considered inferior, less water soluble and it is more resistant to gastric juice.

There are a few species of barley. The most commonly cultivated form has been designated two rowed/two eared barely. The structure of barley grain is similar to that of wheat and oats. When freed of its outer shell, barley is called pot barley or Scotch milled. photo credit: keith.bellvay

After being subjected to the process by which the grain’s fibrous outer coat is removed, it is labeled and known as pearl barley. Pearl barley is ground into a type of flour. This flour is known as patent barley.

Due to the fact that barley flour contains a very small proportion of gluten, it should be mixed with wheat flour for bread-baking purposes. When added to whole-wheat bread in small quantities, it is thought by some to improve the flavor. It is also thought to keep your bread moist.

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Creating That Perfect Loaf, Understanding Your Ingredients

Bread making machines — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:10:01 +0000

I bet that you are always looking to make that perfect loaf right? Me too, it is not that hard but you have to know your ingredients. Let’s take a look at a few.

1. Yeast – As you already know, yeast is a living organism and it requires certain conditions in order to multiply and
grow. It feeds off of the ingredients in your dough producing carbon dioxide gases. It is these gases that helps your bread to rise. In order to provide the proper environment for yeast, the following factors should be considered:

Yeast and temperature - Yeast can be very sensitive when it comes to temperature. A ten degree difference in your temperatures can mean the difference between good active yeast and dead yeast.

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Yeast grows best at temperatures around 78 degrees. Adding warm water (temperatures between 105 to 115 degrees) to cool to room temperature ingredients tends to create dough that is roughly close to 78 degrees. Consider using a cooler temperature of water for bread making machines as you are working with a closed environment.

Yeast and the proper quantities – Using the correct amount of yeast in your recipe is extremely important. For the most part, you shouldn’t tamper with the quantity. However, if you should find that you are baking in a cool environment and you are a little concerned, consider increasing the yeast quantity just slightly. Consider reducing the quantity of yeast if the environment is a little warm.

2. Quantity of Water – Your dough must be allowed to rise properly. In order to accomplish this, it must be flexible and soft. Water helps to accomplish this goal. In general, when adding water, error on the side of a little too much water. When using your bread making machine, if your dough is not flexible and soft, adjust by adding an extra tablespoon of water.

3. Salt – You almost never want to add too much salt. Salt kills your yeast. Dough that is too salty tends to impede yeast growth. It is extremely important to measure your salt carefully. If you are looking to speed up the rate that your dough rises, reduce the amount of salt added by ½ teaspoon. Looking to slow the rise, increase the amount of salt added by ½ teaspoon.

All and all, the rate that your bread rises is very important. Why? It is the very same gases causing your bread to rise, that also helps to give it great flavor. Pull out those bread making machines and let’s experiment. Happy baking.

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Why We Need Gluten In Baking?

Bread making machines — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:03:57 +0000

Gluten in bread making helps to define the volume and shape of your baked goods. Gluten helps our yeast leavened dough retain the gases which are produced during fermentation. Without it, dough does not expand well during the baking process.

It is formed when water is added to flour causing the proteins (gliadin and glutenin) to swell as it absorbs
water. Think of Gluten as one of the three main baking building blocks with starch and egg proteins being the other two. During the bread making process, Gluten is developed by kneading and the final proof. Although kneading is still preformed by hand in many parts of the world, there are several bread making machines today which can also help with the task.

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More on Whole Grains

Bread making machines — Fri, 13 May 2011 01:30:37 +0000

Did you know that whole grains really include the entire kernel? If your kernel is flaked, crushed or cracked it would still require similar proportions of the bran, the germ and the endosperm as the original grain in order to remain a whole grain.

Research suggests that for most Americans, the consumption of three or more 1 ounce servings of whole grains a day would help tremendously with weight management and the prevention of disease. Unfortunately, many of us fall way too short of this goal.
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That is why it is so important that we incorporate whole grains in to our diets. Including a dietary fiber in your foods consumption is not only smart but it is also healthy. Think of dietary fiber as any plant matter that humans cannot digest. This fiber can be either soluble or insoluble.

Soluble fiber when wet, will absorb water. Insoluble does not absorb water and is more likely to sink in water.

One more thing worth mentioning: Fiber rich foods don’t always have the fibrous (cardboard) texture/taste. One of the best sources of fiber, soluble and insoluble, whole grain cereals. You can even use your whole grain cereals to make great tasting bread with bread making machines.

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Rye Bread, Helping With Weight Loss – Improving Your health

Bread making machines — Tue, 03 May 2011 04:35:37 +0000

With so many of us working on a healthy lifestyle, eating healthy and raging the war against weight loss, it is time we considered help. Maybe it is time that we considered an equalizer, the rye substitute. Obesity has become a huge problem in this country and most are aware of the health risks associated with being overweight.

So what is the equalizer, what can be used to help with weight loss while providing other health benefits? Rye Bread and Here is why.

Most Americans lack enough fiber in their diets and rye is an excellent source. Fiber helps to with constipation, diabetes, gallstones, hemorrhoids, and diverticulosis. Studies have shown that fiber can be used effectively when it comes to decreasing the risks associated with heart disease and cancer.

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So what are the specific benefits of Rye Bread:

Weight loss – The fiber content in rye bread and its water binding properties is thought to cause it to expand. It is this expansion within your intestines that is believed to help decrease food cravings.

Type II diabetes – Rye is thought to help with the reduction of risks associated with type II diabetes. Rye releases sugar into the blood slowly. A slower release helps the beta cell which is responsible for the creation and release of insulin.

Heart disease – The magnesium in rye helps to improve the heart’s rhythm. The calcium in rye is important for the protection of bone density.

Phytonutrients - Rye contains lignans. Lignans are estrogen-like chemicals thought to act antioxidants.

Free radicals – Finally, the manganese found in rye is an excellent antioxidant. It enhances your immune system’s capabilities in the destruction of free radicals.

Just think, you could be baking great rye bread with your bread making machines every day. Bread making machines are affordable and easy to use.

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Fresh Bread, The Zojirushi Bread Machine

Bread making machines — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:00:35 +0000

So you have been considering a bread making machine for your family’s baking needs. The Zojirushi Bread Machine may be just what you are looking for. Here is why:

1. The Zojirushi bread making machine is extremely efficient and makes a beautiful horizontal loaf.

2. The Zojirushi comes in two convenient sizes: the smaller model that produces a 1-lb loaf and a larger model that produces a two pound loaf.

3. The Zojirushi bread machine is great for the season baker, someone looking to adjust either the crust settings or the thickness of their breads.

4. Zojirushi bread making machines come with a 13-hour programmable timer. This is a great feature and means that you can have great tasting freshly baked bread ready for your family every morning. photo credit: treehouse1977

A few things to keep in mind before deciding on your purchase:

1. On average, you can expect your 1 pound loaf to provide about ten slices. The 2.5 pound load should provide about 21 slices. The size of your family and your baking needs are important when deciding on bread making machines.

2. Some bread making machines bake horizontal loafs and some bake vertical. If you are one that enjoys the sizes normally found at your local supermarket, then you will probably be better off with a bread maker that bakes horizontal loaves.

3. Some bread making machines are fully programmable and some provide only preprogrammed options. If you are one that prefers an ability to tweak your loaf, fully programmable machines are the way to go. They allow for the full customizations of your bread’s texture and provide a variety of other settings.

4. Timer controls. There is nothing like the smell of a freshly bake loaf. If you prefer waking to the smell of freshly baked bread, timers are essential.

5. Some machines must operate on several empty cycles before they are ready for use. Not all bread making machine guides are clear on this. If you have any questions regarding your products operation or maintenance, don’t hesitate to reach out to your product’s customer service. Bread making machines are long terms investments and there is nothing wrong with asking tons of questions prior to or after your purchase.

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Choosing A Bread Machine: A Few Basics

Bread making machines — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:32:59 +0000

Bread making machines are a common fixture in most kitchens these days. Although designed for the entire baking process they can be used for solo functions such as the mixing or kneading of your bread. Bread making machines are great little time savers for the busy family. They come in different loaf sizes with the standard being the 1.5 pound machine. If you do not have your own bread making machine yet, here are a few factors to consider before making your first purchase.

As you know there are several different types of bread makers on the market. There is the standard machine and the automatic. While the automatic can be preset to add ingredients, with the standard, the user must add ingredients manually.

When deciding on a machine for your home, you must first decide on the size of your machine. Do you need a machine that bakes 1.5, 2 pound or larger loaves. This will depend on the size of your family.

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The second thing that you will want to be cognizant of is your machine’s settings. Do you prefer your bread chewy, crispy, dark, light etc? Will you need meat loaf or jam settings? Obviously these questions will depend on the families need but it is good to think about it now.

Finally, you need to think about timers, warmers and the ease of cleaning. Timers and Warmers are great features when you would like to have fresh bread waiting for you every morning. Ask yourself is this a feature that you would really use? Last but not least, the cleaning of your machine. How easy will it be to clean your bread machine/bread pan, does it have a non stick surface? These are all important questions that should be considered before making a purchase.

Not everyone will have the same needs when it comes to a bread making machine. As long as you have thought about the choices mentioned above you should be able to narrow it down. Enjoy and happy baking.

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The Benefits of Making Your Own Bread

Bread making machines — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:20:15 +0000

There are great benefits to baking your own bread. Some do it the old fashion way, some use bread making machines.

So why would you want to make your own bread? Probably the most important reason has to do with the fact that you and only you decide what ingredients are added. Yes your store bought bread has it ingredients listed on it but the truth of that matter is that you really don’t know what is in it. You really have no idea whether the additives listed are accurate or healthy.

When preparing your own bread, preservatives aren’t needed. There is no need to worry about unhealthy ingredients.

The second reason why you might want to consider making your own bread relates to costs. Even when a bread making machine is used, there are significant savings over the long term. Now certainly bread making machines aren’t cheap, however over time, the cost of baking your own versus store bought bread adds up. Depending on your baking schedule, it is only a matter of time before a bread machine pays for itself. In addition, you have all the additional assurances of knowing that the bread consumed by your family is wholesome and fresh.

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There is nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread. Just think, with a bread making machine, you could awake each and every morning to fresh, healthy bread.

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How Do I Find Healthy Bread?

Bread making machines — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:00:40 +0000

How do I find healthy bread? Can it be store bought or do I need to consider bread making machines? As you know, several types of breads are sold on the market. Healthy breads provide the body with a source of riboflavin, niacin and B complex. It is also a good source of complex carbohydrates and proteins.

Despite what you may think, carbohydrates are not necessarily bad for you. They can be a healthy part of your overall
diet.

When searching for a healthy bread, the first thing that we will want to avoid, breads made using refined grains. For the most part you will always want to choose wheat bread over white bread. White bread tends to use enriched flour.

You will also want to choose breads with little to no sugar added. When scanning for the sugar content keep in mind that anything containing corn syrup, molasses, corn sweetener, fructose, glucose, sucrose, maltose or malt is suspect. photo credit: grongar

The last thing that you should consider when looking for a healthy bread, trans fat. You will want to avoid certain types of trans fats in your bread. Trans fats that you may already recognize include corn oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil or any other type of partially hydrogenated oil.

If you can’t seem to find store bought bread that meets your criteria consider making your own. Just whip out your bread making machines and fresh bread is waiting for you a few hours later.

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