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#42916 - 02/03/04 08:53 PM
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Bevvy
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Bread box mixes, eh? The web page I gave was for FLOUR and bread bases -- it was Baker's Catalogue: web page They have fabulous flours (King Arthur's Flour), all kinds, and, as I said, the bases that you add to the flour are SOOOO good. Also, their flour is super fresh, as is their yeast, and, as you know, it's really imperative that yeast be fresh.
Perhaps Mags can help you with the box mixes? Although I have used them in the past, I don't use them because I really like making my own from scratch, and I like the flour I get from Baker's Catalog. I confess, though, I did not know they have milk in them.
Actually, making the bread from scratch is just as easy as box mixes. I'm curious; why do you want to use a box mix anyway, Steph?
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I used a boxed mix once when I first got my machine. It was Krusteaz sourdough. I don't think it had dairy in it, because I probably wouldn't have bought it if it did.
Anyway, I've always made my own since then. If you want the mix for the convenience, when you make bread from scratch, measure out extra dry ingredients for more loaves, and store each loaf's dry ingredients in plastic bags. Then, all you have to do is measure your wet ingredients, then dump your dry ingredients in. Pretty much like a store bought mix. 
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Mags' Mixes
#42935 - 02/04/04 05:13 AM
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Bevvy
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I like the way you think, Girlfriend! This goes in my memory bank under "Organization, Good Ideas."
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Wow Bev!
Waht a neat website. Let me know what products you have tried and liked. There are so many that it is hard to decide!
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I believe you are so right Mags, about Krusteaz. I checked them one time and didn't see any bad ingredients. I was shocked to say the least. Plus they make a heck of a good loaf for a beginner, and even some of us who can mess up breads even in a bread machine.
Steph, try the Krusteaz.....just check the pkg. ingredients first. Companies are always changing their formulas.
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Jennifer
#43007 - 02/04/04 09:57 AM
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StephS
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Hi,
Mine came with some, but nothing safe! If you would like to post some that would be wonderful!
Thanks!
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Edited by StephS (02/04/04 10:05 AM)
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I have school tonight, so I'll try posting some either late tonight or sometime tomorrow!
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Bakers Catalogue
#43042 - 02/04/04 12:04 PM
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Bevvy
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Hi Pretty Lady!
We had a thread on this last month I believe. Here's what I said: "I get all my stuff there [Bakers Catalogue] (they even have gluten-free flour), and their yeast is 'ultra-fresh!' I love their King Arthur Flour bread bases; the best is apple & spice (item #1068SP), but they have French Herb, Olives Plus, Herb & Garlic, Honey Cracked Wheat, Pumpernickel Plus, Savory Tomato, Seeds Plus (sesame, flax, rye malt), Potato Dill Onion -- and you can order a sample pack (one loaf's worth of each); you add these to the basic bread recipe, and it turns your bread into something absolutely incredible, yummy, and TO DIE FOR!"
I haven't yet tried the Mexicano Bread Base, the Pumpernickel Plus Bread Base, Olives Plus, or Potato Dill Onion. The Savory Tomato was FABULOUS, and the Herb & Garlic Bread Base was good. Forget the Golden Malt -- YUK.
I've also bought non-edible items from them. The bread slicing guide is a MUST if you want to slice your bread with even slices, and their knife is excellent too. I love their stainless steel canisters; I bought several. I'll bet their fresh ginger is good, although I haven't bought any yet.
OH! And their Bakewell Cream is FABULOUS (maybe because it comes from my part of the country -- Maine!). It's a NON-ALUMINUM baking powder, which to me is really important since Don's mom died of Altzheimer's, and I believe it's from all the aluminum. (I won't go into this here because it was covered in another thread.)
Lets see, what else? .... oh yeah! The donut pans are terrific! You BAKE the donuts, like muffins, and they're pretty darn good!
Oh, and have you seen the ADORABLE heart cookie plate and heart cookie cutters? Perfect for Valentine's Day!
Okay, sales pitch over.
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HI Bev!
Well I don't want to use box mixes. I thought that's what you guys were using. Where do you get your bread recipes that are IBS safe? I hate trying to make a recipe safe. I think I'll mess it up! Anyways if you have safe recipes you think would be easy and safe let me know! I don't really like mixes. I guess I was confused about what you guys were doing...I think I'm confusing it with another post  SORRY  So If you have some ideas for me....I'm ready to make some yummy bread!!!
Thanks!!! 
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Steph - Here's one from HanSolo: Breadmaker French Bread . Unfortunately, I haven't gotten around to trying it yet.
At least that's something to get you started. 
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