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Lisa,
In reference to your question on breadmakers, I think you can make gluten
free bread with either 1 or 2 risings. I have always used the automatic
button on my machine which does 2 risings.
The difference in our flours is that they are heavier than wheat flour. I
bought a more expensive machine so I would not have to worry about the mixing
cycle. I know people with less expensive models that mix it once by hand
during the mixing cycle.
Bette Hagman's book "More from the Gluten-Free Gourmet" has a lot of info on
buying a breadmachine. Try to get it at your library. My the way, I just
found out that she will have a new book out in November for Celiac's that would
like to lose weight. For the newly diagnosed that must seem like a joke but
you really do put the weight back on after staying on the diet.