giftof6 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 There's just no way I'm making my own. It ain't gonna happen, so let's move on. What's your favorite store bought bread that: -has no high fructose corn syrup -is not found at a specialty store, but at walmart or a regular grocery store -is cheap (well, for that kind of bread, anyway) :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I don't bake bread, either, but we've cut out all bread and cereal. It saves us a lot of money and we eat much healthier. (The exception is oatmeal. We do love that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Well, it's not cheap, but the chain grocery stores around here have stands for breads from local bakeries and that's what we buy. I do live in an area with a lot of focus on local foods, so I don't know if other areas have this option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) I love fresh-baked bread, but I can't tolerate gluten, and we have sandwiches maybe once a week here. It's not worth the effort to me to bake my own bread anymore either. If you have a Costco membership, their all-natural whole grain bread is $4 for 2 loaves. Otherwise, we buy Stop & Shop's Nature's Promise all-natural whole grain bread (it might be organic, but I don't think it is) on sale for $2.49 usually (I buy a few loaves and freeze--we don't use that much bread). And it seems that lately, the Vermont Baking Company breads are on sale around here a lot, usually for $2.49, so I buy those when I can too. ETA: I just saw your other post. If you do eat a lot of bread, maybe consider investing in a bread machine. I know you didn't want to make your own, but I LOVED my bread machine (before I knew wheat was a problem for me, unfortunately). It made baking bread very easy, and the kids never had any complaints about slice size/density. It really was "dump and go." Otherwise, I suggest just visiting your local stores and getting to know their sales. Bread freezes very nicely, so you can stock up when you spot a good deal. Edited October 8, 2011 by melissel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 http://arnoldbread.com/Our-Products/Breads/Whole-Grains/100-Whole-Wheat.aspx If I buy another brand, my ds with Asperger's complains that it's too soft. We like the texture of Arnold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I buy Nature's Own Honey Wheat. I don't know if it's considered cheap. It costs anywhere from $1.87-$2.28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Our Meijer's stores have a store brand knock-off of the Nature's Grain type bread. It has no HFCS and high fiber. It seems to always be on sale for about $2.50-2.99. I buy one or two loaves every other week to supplement what we make at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giftof6 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 oh man...we're bad about the cereal. REALLY bad. :blushing: We can eat all the sugar we want in our cereal as along as our bread doesn't have any...right? :blushing: :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I buy Pepperidge Farm bread because it is made with unbrominated flour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giftof6 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 You know that little thing under your name? Right now mine says worker bee or something like that. Is there a list somewhere of how the ranks go. Was I previously a larve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 We buy the Arnold Sandwich Thins. Whole wheat, no high fructose corn syrup, 100 calories. We all like it. I even make toast out of it. It's a bit thin, but it's better than buying a loaf that we won't use all of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 My Walmart has a brand called Great Grains Bakery. We have a loaf right now because I'm behind on my wheat grinding (my grinder is a monster to deal with and I have to do a bunch at one time and then freeze it because it's so obnoxious. See? I told you we weren't perfect here;)) It's about $1.50 and has no artificial flavors or colors, no HFCS. We get the multi-grain with flax seeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 We buy the Arnold Sandwich Thins. Whole wheat, no high fructose corn syrup, 100 calories. We all like it. I even make toast out of it. It's a bit thin, but it's better than buying a loaf that we won't use all of. I bought those, but then realized they have sucralose, which we don't eat. There is one brand of the "thins" that doesn't have it, but I can never remember which one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I buy Nature's Own Honey Wheat. I don't know if it's considered cheap. It costs anywhere from $1.87-$2.28. This is what we buy as well. Last time I checked it didn't have any HFCS. Nature's Own also has whole wheat bread, but I prefer the honey wheat. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giftof6 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 oops...ignore the post about the hive title. I wondered where that went! It was supposed to be a totally separate thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 We love the Arnold breads when I slack off on baking. (All summer) I wouldn't consider them cheap, though. A bread machine really would be your cheapest option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinWa Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 We buy Franz - no HFCS bread - it goes anywhere from 1.75 to $2.25 a loaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Arnold's whole wheat or Arnold's extra fiber are both under $2 at our Walmart. Neither has HFCS. Whole wheat has 3 g. fiber per slice. (Don't have any extra fiber here to check). Both are soft, moist breads. (A lot of the other Arnold bread is drier in texture and more expensive.) I used to buy Nature's Own Whole Wheat, but it is 30 cents more expensive now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I buy Nature's Own Honey Wheat. I don't know if it's considered cheap. It costs anywhere from $1.87-$2.28. We generally get the 100% whole grain wheat, but we like the honey wheat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankenny Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Ezekiel or Arnold's Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I agree with you that with six kids you shouldn't have to worry about baking bread, but I can't help but hear that lonely bread machine calling out to your oldest child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Arnold's whole wheat or Arnold's extra fiber are both under $2 at our Walmart. Neither has HFCS. Whole wheat has 3 g. fiber per slice. (Don't have any extra fiber here to check). Both are soft, moist breads. (A lot of the other Arnold bread is drier in texture and more expensive.) I used to buy Nature's Own Whole Wheat, but it is 30 cents more expensive now. I also buy the Arnold's Extra Fiber Whole Wheat Soft Texture or the Nature's Own Double Fiber Whole Wheat. These are my favorite breads. I rarely make bread, except on special occasions, or when I make a particular recipe that just calls for homemade bread, such as oregano bread to go with my homemade spaghetti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Honestly, I buy whatever is on sale that also has no HFCS and is 1--% whole wheat. I buy several loaves and freeze. I still have about 6 loaves frozen that I bought at $1.79 a loaf. I also buy it cheap when I am at Big Lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I agree with you that with six kids you shouldn't have to worry about baking bread, but I can't help but hear that lonely bread machine calling out to your oldest child. :iagree: I make bread in the bread machine. Even when I add in grinding my own wheat berries into flour, it takes all of 3 minutes to get it started. If you have a kid over 10, once a week you could measure out all the ingredients except water and put them into baggies. A ten year old can measure water, dump in the dry ingredients, and hit start. That said, I'm not against store-bought bread either if that's what you really want to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I like Aunt Millie's bread although we have lately been purchasing a store brand from Kroger that has no HFCS and is whole wheat. It is the least expensive option. My kids also love sourdough though and I buy that fresh from Panera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl h Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 We usually get the double pack of Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat from costco, no HFCS. They are nice bigger than usual loaves so they last a little longer than the smaller ones you get at the regular grocery store. If I am not able to make it to costco, Franz bread has some really good healthy breads that you can get on sale for about $2.50. Do you have a bread outlet close by? The next town over from us is both a Franz and an Oroweat outlet that if you get there early in the day, you can get a loaf for as little as $.99, and have punch cards for how much you spend. That could be a great option as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra in FL Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 We eat Nature's Own Whole Wheat bread - was very disappointed when our Costco stopped offering it - now they only offer the Honey Wheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Nature's Pride (soft) Whole Wheat or Honey Wheat Nature's Pride Oven Classics Oatmeal or Honey Wheat w/Fiber Arnold Italian Wheat, Dutch Country Butter Split Top (when I want white bread toast or grilled cheese!), and Country Wheat I get all of these on a regular basis. I've stopped skimping on bread, although I do try to stock up when it's (rarely) on sale. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonana Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Orowheat 100% whole wheat for the family. I buy Trader Joe's sprouted wheat bread for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 When I don't make my own, we buy Nature's Own sugar free whole wheat. I can get it at Food Lion no problem. We also enjoy their honey wheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I prefer Rudi's Honey Oat bread but it is pricey considering how many mouths we have to feed around here. It is $2.99/loaf at the commissary and we use one piece per sandwich (the loaves are those larger ones with rectangular slices rather than square, sandwich-sized slices). Anway. If I am at Walmart or some such store I get Nature's Own Whole Grain or Whole Wheat or Nature's Pride Whole Wheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Do you have a Smith's? I've been buying "cottage bread". They make it right there at the store. It's really good. It's only $1.88 per loaf here, comparable breads made by the big names are $3.50 per loaf. They have whole wheat and whole grain. It's in the bakery section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 ...once a week you could measure out all the ingredients except water and put them into baggies. A ten year old can measure water, dump in the dry ingredients, and hit start. That is what I've done in the past. Setup an assembly line with sugar, salt, flour, etc. I put each mix into large empty 4-cup yogurt containers. I then made up a little laminated-with-tape index card with how to use the mix on it, which I keep with the machine. Then it's just add mix, water, and yeast to the pan and push some buttons. It works best for me when I do it the night before, so we all wake up to fresh bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I buy my bread at Costco, it is a whole grain bread. It is more expensive than cheapo bread but it can be difficult to find bread without dairy in it. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaMinNC Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 My dh and kids eat Nature's Own or Arnold's Honey Wheat; it's got no HFCS and it's about $2 a loaf. Last time I was at Aldi, I was pleasantly surprised to find that their brand (Loven Fresh? Something like that.) also has no HFCS so I got their honey wheat. It was less $ than the Arnold's or Nature's Own, which I get at Walmart rather than the regular grocery if I can. I've been eating Ezekiel because I'm trying to do Belly Fat Cure, and it's sugar free and whole grain. But it's about $5/loaf (GAG), so I hoard it and make it last as long as possible. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I buy Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat. I was buying Honey Wheat, but I like the flavor of the 100% whole wheat better. I get it at BJ's for less than anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Arnold, if I'm not making my own. NOT on sale, it runs around 3.99 here. On sale it's about 2.50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 we like Natures Pride and Natural Grain. Both can be picked up at Wally World or Winn Dixie. I find them better in quality and ingredients than Natures Own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 We use Brownberry 100% Whole Wheat bread for sandwiches, because dh insists. :rolleyes: http://www.brownberry.com/Products/Description.aspx?sSKU=7341001375a None of the nasty stuff, good taste, and it holds up well for big sandwiches. I get it at Walmart for a couple bucks when it's on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I like Pepperidge Farm soft whole wheat. I hate the rough texture of ordinary whole wheat bread. It isn't cheap, though. I have seen it cheaper at Target than at the grocery store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Nature's Own 100% whole wheat...we get their 'specialty' loaves sometimes too...I don't recall the name difference. But there's the 'normal' size loaf then the wider, heartier varieties. We like both. I buy from the bread store though and they don't always have the heartier varieties. I love that I can buy bread for a buck!! Oh, we like the NO sandwich thins for burgers too ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I'd say Nature's Own for Wal-mart purchase. If you can find it, I love Rudi's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 http://arnoldbread.com/Our-Products/Breads/Whole-Grains/100-Whole-Wheat.aspx If I buy another brand, my ds with Asperger's complains that it's too soft. We like the texture of Arnold. :iagree: -- we *LOVE* Arnold bread. I find it at a bread outlet store for $1.89/loaf. (sometimes they have it 3 loaves for $3.00) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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