KL, I started with the premixes (the Laucke ones) and we found a mixture of half-white/half-wholemeal got us the consistency we preferred. They do a grain one as well. The yeast comes in the pre-mix packs with directions as to the amount.

I bought a bread book, with heaps of different recipes and as soon as I upgrade the machine (a lot of our buttons are busted since DP took it apart, don't ask LOL) I'm going to give them a go.

I've recently started making it from scratch, it's a few extra ingredients and took a few tries to get the measurements I preferred right. You have to use a bakers' flour or a flour with a high protein level (above 13% is recommended by my bread recipe book) and that can be hard to find in the general supermarket. I actually found heaps of suitable flours at Thomax Dux, but it's a little pricier than using the Laucke mix. Good if you want to go organic or try new varieties/recipes though! GL - I love using the bread maker. I find it actually saves me time, because I'm not running up to the bakery/shop to buy bread any more.