What is a good bread mix for a newbie?

[CrystalBoo]

I don't have a breadmaker, and I'd prefer a wholemeal one if possible. Can anyone point me in the right direction please?

[KatieRabbit]

I thought only breadmixes were for breadmakers? So I am not much help but interested in where you saw mixes that you don't need a breadmaker for?

[Daydream Believer]

Im pretty sure you can use any of the bread mixes if you dont have a bread maker, but you'd have to knead it, let it rise, knead it again & let it rise again. The same way you would make bread by hand if you were using a recipe.

[CrystalBoo]

Yeah, I just assumed any would be ok to use Was just wondering if any particular brand was more popular/easy/successful than others.
I don't mind all the kneading etc., so maybe I'll just jump in and give any old one a try.
Ta

[Astrid]

I use a Lauke mix for my breadmaker, I know it has intructions for handmaking on the packet. The big bag of wholemeal is quite nice and I make that for everyday. For special I make the Barossa sour dough rye.

[AnyDream]

Yep try the Lauke, it is a good 'strong' (ie more protein) flour which will give you a lovely textured bread.