Dairy-free bread?

[adam antichrist]

I recently contacted Arnold's as well and the rep told me they used no animal ingredients other than what was specifically listed such as whey. She assured me the other ingredients that can sometimes be vegan or not, were NOT animal products. However, a LOT of their breads have honey and whey so read ingredients carefully.

that's good of them. In the past I didn't bother worrying too much about calcium, but it's being supplemented into everything these days. Nice to know for sure when a source is vegan.

[Zealousy]

I get Ezekiel too... or the Genesis one if they don't have the Ezekiel.

[Athonwy]

Have you tried steaming your bread? It comes out super soft and fluffy, like Wonder bread. You can use a bamboo steamer. Another method I use is too put a metal pan with at least 1" sides in the oven, on the bottom rack under the bread, and leave it in there while the bread cooks. 5 minutes before the bread is done, pour about 2 cups of water in the pan and close the door gently. Be CAREFUL! You will get a huge cloud of steam, so don't burn your face or hands This should set the crust, but keep it from being too crunchy like a baguette or parisian. Oh man, now I wanna go bake bread at 2 a.m.

[breathing_salty]

Wow, thanks so much, everyone! I never expected I'd get so much help, seriously.

I'll look out for the brands mentioned, and try cooking at a lower temperature. :]

That steaming idea is awesome! Sadly, I don't have a bamboo steamer, but I'll try your second idea. And nudge the parents about getting that steamer, lol. xD

[Katoo]

When I take a loaf of bread out of the oven, I rub the crust lightly with either olive oil or vegan margarine, then cover the whole thing with a wet dish towel (you can use a wet paper towel). This steams the crust nicely and softens it.