Breadmakers

[natty bumppo 297]

I saw one the other day with a cute little solar panel on it. Of course then you could only make bread outside and on sunny days.

Thanks everyone! I will look at these. Anyone not satisfied with one?

bet the one he saw ... had rechargeable batteries for baking at night

[Cassie 8]

me... I usally only use mine for dough... I am not crazy about the texture of the bread if I bake it in the machine.. so I usually just throw everything in the bread machine and choose the dough setting and then when it is done I put it in a bread pan and rise and bake it.. mm yum

can you use regular ingredients or what they call for if you were to use the bread machine recipes?

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Yes, you can, Cassie. You would just compensate by adding some extra gluten with the flour.

[Mags 112]

your hands

Preferable, yes. But many people work for a living and don't have the time to spend proving the bread.

Marilyn ~ I agree that using the machine to make the dough and then sticking it is the oven is wonderful! But, if you're busy then leaving it in the bread maker is fine too. You just have to make sure you use it in the same day as it doesn't keep very long. However, you can always use the loaf as a weapon should someone break into your house!

In the UK I used to make Granary loaves, but I've been unable to find the equivalent flour over here in IN.

Edited June 30, 2008 by Mags

[Amby 490]

your hands

Preferable, yes. But many people work for a living and don't have the time to spend proving the bread.

Marilyn ~ I agree that using the machine to make the dough and then sticking it is the oven is wonderful! But, if you're busy then leaving it in the bread maker is fine too. You just have to make sure you use it in the same day as it doesn't keep very long. However, you can always use the loaf as a weapon should someone break into your house!

In the UK I used to make Granary loaves, but I've been unable to find the equivalent flour over here in IN.

boooo it takes 10 minutes to knead the dough!

[*JG* 2]

oh that's cool, it bakes it for you. I've often wondered if the breadmakes just get the dough ready, or if they actually bake it too!

The one's I have used do both. You put the proper ingrediants in, turn it on, and you are good to go. It mixes it and then bakes it.

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

your hands

Preferable, yes. But many people work for a living and don't have the time to spend proving the bread.

Marilyn ~ I agree that using the machine to make the dough and then sticking it is the oven is wonderful! But, if you're busy then leaving it in the bread maker is fine too. You just have to make sure you use it in the same day as it doesn't keep very long. However, you can always use the loaf as a weapon should someone break into your house!

In the UK I used to make Granary loaves, but I've been unable to find the equivalent flour over here in IN.

It freaks me out when bread lasts for ages. What makes it do that, and will it keep me mould free?

I usually slice the bread and freeze half, then use that to toast straight from frozen.

[Mags 112]

your hands

Preferable, yes. But many people work for a living and don't have the time to spend proving the bread.

Marilyn ~ I agree that using the machine to make the dough and then sticking it is the oven is wonderful! But, if you're busy then leaving it in the bread maker is fine too. You just have to make sure you use it in the same day as it doesn't keep very long. However, you can always use the loaf as a weapon should someone break into your house!

In the UK I used to make Granary loaves, but I've been unable to find the equivalent flour over here in IN.

boooo it takes 10 minutes to knead the dough!

But you're a chef, you are super-dee-duper Chef-Gurl! You have extra special kneeding powerz!

[Amby 490]

your hands

Preferable, yes. But many people work for a living and don't have the time to spend proving the bread.

Marilyn ~ I agree that using the machine to make the dough and then sticking it is the oven is wonderful! But, if you're busy then leaving it in the bread maker is fine too. You just have to make sure you use it in the same day as it doesn't keep very long. However, you can always use the loaf as a weapon should someone break into your house!

In the UK I used to make Granary loaves, but I've been unable to find the equivalent flour over here in IN.

boooo it takes 10 minutes to knead the dough!

But you're a chef, you are super-dee-duper Chef-Gurl! You have extra special kneeding powerz!

ok I give up. you're right, I have special kneading powers!

[LaL 418]

I recognize that at this point I will suck at kneading... therefore my choice in looking specifically for a breadmaker.

I read there is special kind of flour that can be used?

[Amby 490]

bread flour

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

if you are married, and engage in oh how to put this... hand encouragment , you already know how to knead

[Mags 112]

your hands

Preferable, yes. But many people work for a living and don't have the time to spend proving the bread.

Marilyn ~ I agree that using the machine to make the dough and then sticking it is the oven is wonderful! But, if you're busy then leaving it in the bread maker is fine too. You just have to make sure you use it in the same day as it doesn't keep very long. However, you can always use the loaf as a weapon should someone break into your house!

In the UK I used to make Granary loaves, but I've been unable to find the equivalent flour over here in IN.

boooo it takes 10 minutes to knead the dough!

But you're a chef, you are super-dee-duper Chef-Gurl! You have extra special kneeding powerz!

ok I give up. you're right, I have special kneading powers!

You do, you do!

I recognize that at this point I will suck at kneading... therefore my choice in looking specifically for a breadmaker.

I read there is special kind of flour that can be used?

Bread flour, although many flours in the baking aisle are acceptable for use in a bread-maker. Yeast wise I use Fleischman's Bread Machine Yeast.

Good luck!

if you are married, and engage in oh how to put this... hand encouragment , you already know how to knead

Ooooh er, Mrs!

Edited June 30, 2008 by Mags

[Marilyn. 340]

making bread dough from scratch is a lot of work.. I like just being able to throw everything in the bread machine and it warms everything up for you, mixes the dough and kneads it for you

yeah I think it is just my machine.. the bread cycle is too long .... my mom's machine would make good bread though...

[Marilyn. 340]

me... I usally only use mine for dough... I am not crazy about the texture of the bread if I bake it in the machine.. so I usually just throw everything in the bread machine and choose the dough setting and then when it is done I put it in a bread pan and rise and bake it.. mm yum

can you use regular ingredients or what they call for if you were to use the bread machine recipes?

I just use a recipe for dough that is for bread machines... the bread comes out scrumptious every time.... I haven't even tried other recipes...

Cream Cheese Yeast Bread (Bread Machine)

* 1/2 cup water

* 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

* 2 tablespoons melted butter

* 1 beaten egg

* 4 tablespoons sugar

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 3 cups bread flour

* 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1. Place the ingredients in the pan in the order as suggested by your bread machine manufacturer.

2. Process on dough cycle.

3. Remove from machine, form into a loaf and place in greased 9x5 loaf pan.

4. Cover and let rise until doubled.

5. Bake in a 350° oven for approximately 35 minutes.

http://www.recipezaar.com/85042

*i haven't tried it yet but they say this dough makes awesome cinnamon rolls too...

Edited July 1, 2008 by *Marilyn*