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Old 07-09-2008, 17:38
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I just wondered if anyone had tried any of the instant bread mixes that are in the shops. (I know I should make my bread from scratch, but I'm new to this breadmaker lark and I wanted to start with something nice and easy!) I've heard good things about the Lakeland range...anyone tried it? Or Allinson?
Any recommendations very gratefully received, thanks.
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Old 07-09-2008, 19:20
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the breadmix I use in mine is Wrights - works fine for me - tells you on the pack its suitable for hand making or the bread machine
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Old 07-09-2008, 22:16
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Yes I use Wrights too & it works fine. I am now on my forth bread maker, I have had a bread maker about 10 yrs now & used them so often then wore out, wouldn't be without mine.
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Old 08-09-2008, 09:49
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the breadmix I use in mine is Wrights - works fine for me - tells you on the pack its suitable for hand making or the bread machine
i also use wrights, and ive tried hovis too but that takes a bit longer in bread machine.
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Old 08-09-2008, 12:25
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Thanks for the replies everyone....three votes for Wrights, definitely sounds like one to try! I'd never heard of that one...is it sold in all the regular supermarkets?
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Old 08-09-2008, 12:44
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Thanks for the replies everyone....three votes for Wrights, definitely sounds like one to try! I'd never heard of that one...is it sold in all the regular supermarkets?
I get mine for Tesco
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Old 08-09-2008, 14:50
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well, I've bought mine from Asda previously, but its not listed anymore on their website

anyway - Wrights don't do just plain bread, they've got all sorts of varieties - their site is here - if you want a nosey - they've got a section on breadmakers too
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Old 08-09-2008, 14:53
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The wrights mixes are excellent - never had any probs and they are reasonably priced (I get mine from asda) - I've also never had any problems with the supermarket own brand ones (though wrights have a better range of flavours), in fact the only one I would be wary getting again would be the Hovis wholemeal - I've had two that sunk (both bought from the same shop right enough, so maybe a bad batch?), their white bread one was fine though and had a lovely taste.
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Old 10-09-2008, 09:28
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I've used both the Wrights mix and the Hovis mix. Have to say, for taste, I prefer the Hovis one. Might take a while longer to cook, but it's so soft when cooked. Well worth the waiting I feel.
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Old 11-09-2008, 14:52
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I know you said you are new to it, but you should try adding the seprate items in (flour, salt, sugar, water, yeast and oil (or butter)) - once you have done a couple you will do it without refering to the notes.

It's a lot cheaper than using the bread mix.

It only takes less than 5 mins for me now (and thats with giving the flour a sive as I find the bread comes out lighter).
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Old 12-09-2008, 16:04
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Aldi and Lidl do some really nice mixes - and cheap too.
Their range includes sunflower seed, rye, five seed bread, etc.
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Old 12-09-2008, 18:19
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Wright's sun dried tomato and parmesan bread mix is to die for
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