Bread Machine Supplies

Healthy Choices for Bread Machines
The right bread can make the simplest dinner a gourmet treat or dress up any dinner party. It's just a matter of having the right bread machine supplies on hand so you are ready to put your bread machine to work at a moment's notice. Bread flour is a must, but you should consider keeping other flours on hand. To keep leftover flour extra-fresh, wrap the package in butcher paper, then in a plastic bag, and store in your freezer.

Wheat flour or organic whole grain spelt - has a nutty flavor and is high in fiber and protein Wheat flour or organic whole grain kamut - has a sweet flavor and is high in protein, lipids, vitamins, and minerals Rye flour or organic whole grain rye Bread-Machine Necessities Almost every bread recipe uses these items. Replenish these bread-machine supplies regularly. Most have a long shelf life. Crisco, olive oil, butter, or margarine Yeast: jars are less expensive than packets; bulk is the most economic Dough enhancers: pre-packaged to give your bread dough a boost Vital wheat gluten: makes a lighter loaf of wheat bread Fresh milk, powdered milk, powdered buttermilk, sugar, honey, and salt Fresh eggs and egg substitutes

Embellishing Your Loaves
Add any of these before your bread machine begins the final rise. A simple egg/egg white wash keeps embellishments on top of the loaf, where they belong.

• Wheat and oat bran (top)
• Raisins/cinnamon (top or mixed in dough)
• Candied fruit (pressed on top or mixed in dough)
• Chocolate chips/peanut butter chips (pressed on top or in dough)
• Rainbow sprinkles (top or mixed in dough)
• Sesame, poppy, and sunflower seeds (top)
• Caramelized onions (top)

Miscellaneous Bread-Making Supplies

• Plastic wrap
• Bread knife
• Basting brush
• Cookbook
• Breadboards (for rolling out dough and for slicing bread)
• Bread warmer set with basket and warming stone
• Conventional oven pans (bread pan, cookie sheet, pizza pan)