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Simply Wize Crusty bread is a gluten free bread mix that you knead and make yourself. At first this was a little off putting for me as I have never made bread in my life, and when I do bake – things can go terribly wrong at times!

None the less, I decided to give it a go. I received a sample of Simply Wize Crusty bread from Momentum Foods to try and review.

It is a reasonably new bread mix and a first of its kind in Australia, made for those who are looking for a gluten free bread that tastes good, is crusty on the outside and soft in the middle!

I used to love the french sticks that I ate plentifully when i was a kid, I am a sucker for the crunchy crust of this sort of bread.

Ah it did sound very tempting on paper, but will it live up to my expectations?

My Previous Experience With Gluten Free Bread

I have tried many gluten free breads over the past few years and I must say that I haven’t ever tried a bread like this. Many of you can probably relate to the tiny, tasteless, nothing like real bread, gluten free bread covering our supermarket shelves and healthfood stores.

It can be a mission finding gluten free bread that you actually enjoy. I found this difficult initially when i was trying bread but did finally discover Sol Megagrain gluten free bread that is high in wholegrains that doesn’t contain any preservatives or nasties – something which i always look for and tastes really yummy.

I love the fennel seeds in this bread, it makes it really tasty!

However if you are looking for the sort of bread with the crusty outside and the soft middle, then Simply Wize Crusty bread would definitely be your choice as i have never come across a gluten free bread that tastes like this.

It tastes yummy and the outside is really crunchy – it is a little hard to cut into i must admit but it’s not jaw breaking stuff, it’s a perfect crusty texture and very easy to eat (and a lot i did, it’s really hard to put down once you start..)

Step by Step Instructions

The instructions on the back of the box are very easy to understand but i thought i would take pictures of each step for those of you who like to see it visually so you can compare where you are up to.

• Step 1: Preheat Oven to 220 degrees Celsius
• Step 2: In a small bowl blend yeast with water and let sit for 5 minutes



• Step 3:In a large bowl add the bread mix, oil and the yeast mixture. Use a spoon or your hands (hands are easier) to mix the ingredients together for 1-2 minutes.



• Step 4: Knead the dough for another 10 minutes (I found I only needed 5-6 minutes). Form into a ball and let sit for 5 minutes, covering with a tea towel



• Step 5: Take a rolling pin and flatten the dough to a thickness of 1 cm and then roll it up into a swiss roll



• Step 6: Place on a tray lined with baking paper, cover with a moist towel or clean plastic and place in a warm draft free area until doubled in size (Approx 1 hour).
• Step 7:Using a sharp blade cut the surface of the dough 3-4 times in a diagonal direction.



• Step 8: Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow



• Step 9: Slice and Enjoy!

The Simply Wize Crusty Bread contains no animal fat, artificial colours or added MSG, it is also fructose friendly for those of you with a fructose intolerance.

The process really doesn’t take much effort at all – it’s definitely worth the little effort you put in for some yummy tasting gluten free bread!

Did It Live Up To My Expectations?

I really enjoyed the taste of the Simply Wize crusty bread!

All of the memories of eating crusty French stick bread from when I was a kid came flooding back – ah the texture was truly satisfying!

Simply Wize successfully met my expectations with the taste and texture of normal wheat crusty bread, something I was yet to experience with my previous gluten free bread experiences.

Though my expectations were highly met, there were a couple of things with the bread mix that raised an eyebrow.

As a Naturopath, I have a tendency to always check the ingredients of all the food items I purchase every time I go grocery shopping (yes my boyfriend thinks i am a little fanatical).

But just so you know it is for a very important purpose! And that is to ensure that what i am putting into my body is closest to nature – meaning free of man made preservatives, chemicals, artificial colours and flavours which may have a negative impact on my body.

So i did the same thing for this bread mix. I did find a couple of things that stood out which I would like to mention to you, just in case you may not be able to tolerate it because of these ingredients.

Here is the breakdown.

The Ingredients

Whenever I see numbers in an ingredients listing I get a little nervous because sometimes they can represent an ingredient that can have potential side effects in some people.

So i took the liberty to look up all of the numbers in the ingredients. To my surprise the majority of numbers are completely safe and naturally derived apart from two.

Ingredients - Maize Flour, Rice Starch, Tapioca Starch, Soy Protein, Egg White, Sugar, Iodised Salt, Stabilizers (461, 464, 407), Dextrose, Emulsifier (472e), Guar Gum (412), Stabilizer (466). (Not suitable for those of you also with an egg or soy allergy)

407 – Carrageenan (Update!! This ingredient has now been removed)

This is used as a thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent and may contain or create MSG. It may cause problems in the gastrointestinal tract and stomach. Ulcerative colitis has also been linked with this ingredients.

So yes these two ingredients may cause potential side effects if used in excess, I would not recommend to eat this bread in excess of one per week if you are particularly sensitive and prone to gastrointestinal disturbances.

466 – Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose

This is commonly made from cotton by products and can be genetically modified. With this ingredient there is some confusion on whether or not it is safe or harmful.

Potential effects may include flatulence, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps when used in large amounts. Since this ingredient is the very last ingredient in the listing, that means it contains the lowest amount by weight so it would be quite safe to say that these potential effects would not be experienced in this product.

Added Sugar & Dextrose

I wasn’t fond of the sugar and dextrose being added to the ingredients, I find it unnecessary and unhealthy as it is a food (if you can call it that) that is processed and completely devoid of any nutrition whatsoever.

However I was happy to see in the nutritional panel that the sugar content was only 1.2g per loaf which is very minimal, so I was relieved that there wasn’t a lot added into the flour!

Where To Purchase

This bread mix can be puchased from Woolworths, Franklins, selected Coles and IGA supermarkets as well as some health food stores for $5.95. There is also a french stick bread mix available as well.

4/5 Rating

All in all, I would definitely recommend this to anyone seeking a gluten free bread substitute that tastes good and is looking for a bread that is very close to conventional wheat bread! You will not be disappointed!

To Find Out More About Simply Wize Products

Visit the Momentum Foods website – Makers of Simply Wize gluten free food products.

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