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Here are some tips for gluten-free breadmaking with this machine:
This machine has two kneading stirrers, while most machines have only one. It also has a bigger, stronger motor than many machines, to handle its two-pound loaf capacity. For gluten-free breads, both of these features are important, because gluten-free dough tends to be thicker and heavier than wheat dough.
With many gluten-free recipes, you need to slowly fold in the flour mix or scrape dry ingredients off the sides of the pan when the kneading cycle begins. This machine has a horizontal pan, which bakes a horizontal loaf (like you buy in the store). Many smaller machines bake a vertical loaf in a vertical pan, which is harder to work on because of the narrower pan and its depth.
This machine does not have a gluten-free cycle. However, in our experience, this cycle is unnecessary. The better gluten free bread books will tell you exactly how to make the recipe work without a gluten free cycle.
We had no breadmaking experience before purchasing this machine. In doing our research, we learned that gluten-free bread recipes were somewhat more sensitive in terms of the precise ingredients and instructions than wheat recipes. This machine's programmability and flexibility make it easy to follow the exact recipe.
I strongly recommend purchasing a gluten-free bread book with this machine. We have three:
Gluten-Free Baking Classics for the Bread Machine: a short book that uses a single flour mix, with specific instructions for this Zojirushi machine.
125 Best Gluten-Free Bread Machine Recipes: the most in-depth book, with detailed instructions for cycles, temperatures, etc. If it was written for a single machine like the book above, it would be much simpler. However, the recipes are great (the bread sticks are amazing).
The Gluten-Free Gourmet Bakes Bread: More Than 200 Wheat-Free Recipes: contains instructions that will work with any machine.
It takes some practice to bake good gluten-free bread, but the results are worthwhile. This machine is the best path to success. Enjoy!
