I confess…even though I have become really good at baking gluten free bread over the years, I still would appreciate being able to buy a good, soft loaf! Unfortunately, that has been impossible to find…until now! We have tried many different gluten free breads and had very mixed results. Most companies have been able to put out a decent product but it was still lacking that certain something, you know what I mean?
When I first heard that Kinnikinnick was working on a soft, white gluten free loaf of bread that would be SO similar to our old favorite white, wheat bread, I was excited! We are all familiar with loaves of bread that were like door stops or needed to be toasted to be barely edible, aren't we? Visions of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that weren't toasted danced through my head.
Since we live in Edmonton, Alberta, the home of Kinnikinnick, we were among the first to test drive the new gluten free bread, shortly after its release to the public. The new bread has exceeded my wildest expectations.
Why This Gluten Free Soft White Bread is Special
This gluten free bread is special because it has been qualified to be a part of the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada (TM) Health Check (TM) Program. This is probably because of these facts plus more:
- This bread has at least 5 g of Fiber per serving
- The bread has zero Cholesterol and zero trans fat
- It has 1 g or less sugar per serving
- The gluten free bread has been fortified with 5 essential nutrients
- And it has no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
The ingredients that Kinnikinnick lists are here, just click under the picture on their website for the nutritional information!
Why My Family Loves This Gluten Free Bread
You don't have to toast it and that is a biggie!
It is soft, right out of the bag.
It has the same texture as a white, wheat bread.
It tastes GREAT!
It is convenient, especially if you are travelling.
It stays together and is not crumbly.
We haven't tried the multi grain version of this lovely gluten free bread because of other allergies that my family has, so unfortunately, we have had to pass on that one. The company also produces a hamburger bun and a hot dog bun, all made out of a soft, white gluten free dough and they are lovely, as well. Here is a picture of the bread in the bag (please note, it is partially gone already!).
Barbeque season is going to look a lot different this year, with being able to have a soft hamburger bun that won't be dry, crumbly and needing to be toasted to be palatable. I am really glad to see that there are so many strides being made in the processing and production of gluten free breads. It means a lot to be able to buy a great product, even if we can make our own.
Will this bread become a main stay in our house? Probably for a while, it will. Then, it is back to experimenting with the bread maker and different recipes, in the quest to have our very own soft loaf of bread that stays soft for days! In the meantime, I will enjoy my soft, not toasted, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I will drool over my spectacular crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside grilled cheese gluten free sandwiches!
Thank you, Kinnikinnick, for your pursuit of excellence and for being here in Edmonton! They ship and have their product in stores all across Canada and the United States. Do yourself a favor and give them a try!
*Please note: The opinions in this review are solely mine and I am not affiliated with Kinnikinnick in anyway! I am just a very happy customer!
What is your biggest challenge in going gluten free?
Sherie
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I do love this bread for an occasional "lazy day" off of bread making. My son still enjoy's my homemade gluten free breads better. I have not tried the buns yet, but they will come in handy during the bbq season. Great bread for the camping season (if you want to take time off of your bread making)
Kinnikinnick has offered us all so many choices and they strive to improve products regularly. Even having easy to make pre made mixes for busy mom's!!!!
Yes, it can be nice to have a break from baking!! : D