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Pestilence

Pestilence

Pestilence

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Not quite the strangest of threads ever, but getting there - what kind of bread do you folks regularly buy?

Recently, we've been purchasing Hovis Wholemeal loaves from Asda which are quite nice, however when shopping today I came across something they have called "Ring of Fire" - a ring-shaped loaf of bread with chilli flakes throughout. Heated for a few mins in the oven it's delicious, and really goes well with cheese and chive or satsiki dip.

The tiger bread crusty loaves in Asda are also delicious when fresh.

Any good breads out there to recommend?
 
After buying a granary loaf that lasted something like 2 days before it went green, I buy Hovis Thick White just so it doesn't go off :p I don't get through bread that quick..
 
Pestilence said:
Recently, we've been purchasing Hovis Wholemeal loaves from Asda which are quite nice
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I've always been a big bread/sandwich eater, and although I like to make my own (for the satisfaction, and to cut down on my salt intake... there's a *lot* in most loaves), I'm generally too lazy.

My 'standard' buy is the Allinson wholemeal, but in recent weeks I've been buying the Hovis granary wholemeal, which is really excellent. Good enough to eat just on its own. But now they've gone back up to £1.48 from £1.00 it's harder to justify... especially the way I get through the stuff.

FWIW I'm less impressed by the other loaves in the Hovis Granary range. The wholemeal stands out in a class of its own.

> The tiger bread crusty loaves in Asda are also delicious when fresh.

Any fresh bread from anywhere is great when it's straight out of the oven.. even the bog standard, no nutritional value white stuff which I try not to buy. The trick is being around at the right time... rather than when they've just bunged them back in the over for a while to 'freshen' them up.

Andrew McP
 
Andrew_McP said:
Any fresh bread from anywhere is great when it's straight out of the oven.. even the bog standard, no nutritional value white stuff which I try not to buy. The trick is being around at the right time... rather than when they've just bunged them back in the over for a while to 'freshen' them up.

Andrew McP
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I actually used to work for Asher's Bakery in Northern Ireland quite a few years ago, and I agree with the fresh bread sentiment. The guys who baked the loaves worked from the early morning so they were all done by the time I arrived, however grabbing a few cheesy baps or iced fingers while they were still seeping heat was simply divine.
 
Ring of Fire is awesome, a flatmate bought some a while back solely because of the name. We were happy to find out it tasted great aswell!
I'm always buying tiger rolls to eat, but always have a loaf of bread about too. Usually buy Warburtons Farmhouse white thick as it makes great toast! I do like wholemeal breads for sandwiches though.
 
Honestly, it depends on the mood I'm in and what's going to accompany it. I love wholemeal and granary which are great for cheese or tuna respectively. Thick white is great for when you just don't fancy anything else or want something to have with your soup. I'm not a huge fan of some of the cheaper bread though (especially the stay fresh) as you can usually taste the crap they use. However, those 32p loaves aren't too bad for toast. :p

Tiger bread and poppy-seed bloomers are absolutely fantastic if you just fancy mixing it up a little.

I loves my bread me.
 
Nix said:
Tiger bread and poppy-seed bloomers are absolutely fantastic if you just fancy mixing it up a little.
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Totally forgot about Poppy seed bread.....that stuff is just fantastic, absolutely delicious.

Wasn't there a story a while ago with some office workers all testing positive for opium due to eating poppy seed bagels at lunch? Possibly an urban legend, but still....poppy seed bread om nom nom.
 
Quite like Burgen soya and linseed bread,as well as the tescos multiseeded batch loafs and their finest rye bread i dont eat white bread if i can help it.
Hmmm i feel some toast coming on now lol :)
 
Ha I really should say that I'm a bread connoisseur considering I work with it 5 days a week, but unfortunately I don't try that many varities...

Hovis Soft White is very nice, specially the thick and when 2 for £2 :D
Kingsmill I find is a bit harder and some people have said it tastes quite yeasty.
Braces is very nive if you get the thick or extra thick, the thick is definitely one of our best sellers.
At the moment with got Newtown's bread on offer and I find it pathetic the 'thick' sliced is the same as everyone else's medium, plus it doesn't taste great.

To the guys above I'm not sure of the price of the Allison wholemeal but will check it out when I get in :p

And Warbutons Farmhouse and Crusty loaf are 2 of our best sellers, so I can agree that they must be nice.
 
PinkFloyd said:
Usually buy Warburtons Farmhouse white thick as it makes great toast!
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One of my treats when back up north used to be buying a Warburtons Toastie. They had a real knack for making something generally disappointing (generic white bread) into something wonderful.

In recent years they've expanded south. At first I was very pleased, but either the recipe's changed or the bakers & ovens down this end are missing a trick. I found the loaves far less appetising.

Still, that just means I'm less tempted from the path of wholemeal righteousness... and my bowels are glad of it. :-)

Andrew McP
 
Hovis thick wholemeal usually does the trick.

I accidentally bought a 'medium' one the other week......... awful! Once toasted, it just turns into brittle 'crackers' lol........ god knows how/why people would ever buy thin! Must be like trying to butter a piece of tissue paper....

As for the weekends, it's all about the fresh crusty white bread.. be it baps... bloomers, baguettes etc....... mmmmmmmmm yum!
 
I've got a bread machine and although it's not quite as satisfying as making bread by hand, the output is divine and warm bread is a normality in our house!
There is a mixed grain bread mix that I like - simply amazing when just out of the machine.

However, nothing beats piping hot french bread just bought from the boulangerie - if only I could replicate them here.
 
I can't remember exactly what brand, but I use a cheese & onion bread kit from Tesco to bake in my breadmaker. I've never had such tasty bread, and it only works out at about 50p for 2 small loaves.

Tastes awesome with Covent Garden tomato and marscarpone soup. Om nom nom.
 
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