Medley Hills Farm Vital Wheat Gluten 1.5 lbs. in Reusable Container - High in Protein - Vegan - Non GMO - Keto Friendly - Make Seitan - Great Vital Wheat Gluten for Bread Making

I purchased this to experiment with improving the texture of homemade sandwich bread from my Zojirushi bread machine, and the results were impressive enough that it's become a permanent addition to my recipe. For my standard 2-pound white bread recipe, I added one tablespoon of vital wheat gluten along with a teaspoon of diastatic malt powder. The difference in the finished loaf was immediately noticeable. The bread had a softer, more uniform crumb, better structure, and a texture that was much closer to a quality store-bought sandwich loaf while still retaining the character of homemade bread. What I liked: * easy to incorporate into recipes * improved loaf structure * soft, consistent crumb * helped produce better sandwich bread * good value given the small amount needed per loaf The finished bread retained moisture well and sliced beautifully. What impressed me most was that it improved the texture without making the loaf feel overly processed or "industrial." It still tasted like fresh homemade bread, just a better version of it. I haven't tested the vital wheat gluten independently yet, so I can't say exactly how much of the improvement came from this ingredient versus the diastatic malt powder. What I can say is that the combination produced some of the best bread I've made in my machine. For now, this has earned a permanent spot in my bread-making supplies and will be part of my regular sandwich bread recipe going forward.

Wonderful! Fixed all my bread flops! Makes bread the perfect texture and tastes great. Also healthy and good for recipes and regular cooking.

This stuff is great! It turns all-purpose flour into bread flour, so doughs rise much taller, and breads are chewier than if we’d used AP flour alone. It is easy to use. The directions are clearly printed, and the wide-mouth jar makes scooping out the product easy. One note- measure on the scant side, because if you put more vital gluten than recommended into a recipe, the bread will be almost gummy, instead of nicely chewy. This is a pantry staple in our house now, because I make most of our breads.

Good tasting easy to use in bread machine making it versatile. Great quality and value.

I use about 28g per 1kg loaf to give my long cold proof sourdough an extra safety net against overproofing. I probably do not need it but it helps my loaves stay big and fluffy (3x oven spring) even with an 8 hr counter bulk ferment and 7 day cold proof. I have been using this brand for the last 10 years and has worked reliably and if a good price. I use a bottle up in about 3 month of home baking so it lasts long enough. I order it when I need it so cannot attest to the unopened shelf life.