For a long time now I have suspected that I suffer from a wheat sensitivity. Whilst I love eating the different breads that Paul bakes at home I always pay the price afterwards. I have tried to reduce the amount that I eat but even two small slices of bread will have an effect – bloating, cramps, general discomfort and a strange desire to sleep!
I didn’t really start to eat bread until I retired and discovered the delights of long, leisurely lunches in the south west of France. Who could resist those wonderful French baguettes and cheeses?
A week or so ago I confessed to Paul that I could no longer continue to eat bread. He was crestfallen, even though I insisted he should continue to bake bread for himself. He immediately started to do some research and today he baked, especially for me, a ‘wheat free’ baguette. Made from a special blend of rice, tapioca and potato flour the recipe also included vinegar, egg white and olive oil. The result was excellent. It tasted slightly different and was marginally heavier but I found it a delicious substitute to our normal bread.
I am now nervously waiting to find out if I am going to suffer from today’s bread indulgence.
Good luck on your quest. I hope you have discovered the reason for your discomfort. (Oh, to have a husband who bakes bread for you!) -Jenn
ReplyDeleteI am pleased to report that I felt absolutely fine after eating this bread!
DeleteI hope it works. It sounds like a strange flour mixture but if it tastes ok and you are ok then its worth it. I don't eat much bread and am happy with Ryvita but that isn't particularly because of any medical reasons I have just got used to it and it seems to go with all things you would have in a French picnic. xx
ReplyDeleteI love Ryvita too (with Bovril). In fact I think that's what we are having for lunch today!
DeleteMy daughter has adopted a gluten-free diet. Any gluten gives her such terrible pains and discomfort. She has found a lot of gluten-free products in the store, although they do tend to be more costly. She eats very well and watches labels carefully. Last Thanksgiving, I made our whole feast gluten-free and it was delicious if I do say so myself! Hope your new diet will give you relief!
ReplyDeleteI might have to start reading labels more carefully.
DeleteGood to have a partner who thinks enough about you to try these experiments. Do let us know how you feel over the next few days.
ReplyDeleteNo discomfort yesterday evening or this morning so things are looking good.
DeleteI try not to eat too much bread but is so good with so many things. Interested to hear how your body reacts to the change in ingredients.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling very positive about this so far.
DeleteHope you don't have any reactions to Paul's new bread. I would love the recipe having the same problem. I must say there is some good gf bread here in New Zealand now but not baguettes.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.dovesfarm.co.uk/recipes/gluten-free-baguette-bread
DeleteThank you for that. I will have a look at the flour blend and see if there is something similar here.
DeleteGF bread includes some unusual ingredients. If it tastes good and solves the stomach upset caused by wheat, it is a winner. You are one very lucky girl to have homemade GF bread made just for you.
ReplyDeleteI know I'm lucky.
DeleteBeing diabetic, I shouldn't eat too much bread. I love bread, but it makes me feel tired if I eat too much. I can't really imagine life without it.
ReplyDeleteI was never sure whether it was the bread or the wine that made me sleepy!
DeleteI'm not much of a bread eater, but baguettes are irresistible!
ReplyDeleteThere is gluten free bread, and flour, in the supermarkets here, so I might give it a try. Having suffered the same symptoms as yours, I didn't connect them to eating bread.
I have long suspected it was the bread that gave me the bloating and discomfort but I could never resist freshly baked bread.
DeleteHow wonderful to have such a considerate husband. And also talented of course. How well he found a substitute for bread, bread is one of the most wonderful things in the world.
ReplyDeletePaul doesn't buy me roses but he does look after me in other ways!
DeleteI grow you roses.
DeleteI couldn't resist tittering at Paul's comment! Lol, lol, lol.
DeleteI've always wanted a man who cooks . . . . And try barley & oats as wheat substitutes.
ReplyDeleteThat's why I married him! Thanks for the tip.
DeleteI used to suffer with a bit of bloating and discomfort after eating sliced bread ( usually Warburton's seeded) but having changed to either bought sourdough, or even panini, I am fine!
ReplyDeleteThis seems to be quite a common problem.
DeleteYou might try organic spelt four too - especially the older varieties - it is much lower in gluten than commercially popular flours.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting to know.
DeleteSorry to hear that you may have some sort of intolerance to bread Sue. Fingers crossed Friday's special bread did not have a similar deleterious effect upon your digestive system.
ReplyDeleteSo far so good.
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