Bread Machines

[Larry Caldwell]

Does anyone else use a bread machine? I always found it a nuisance to have to go to town just because we were out of bread, and I never really cared for the factory sponge loaves, but I didn't care for the mixing, kneading and baking to make bread either. A few months ago I bought a bread machine, and it has been a pretty good investment. Home made bread goes stale pretty fast, even if you add potato starch to the dough, so I stick with the smallest recipe. Moisture content of the dough is pretty critical in the machine I bought, so I adjust the liquid or flour after the mixing starts to get the right consistency. I figure the machine has saved several times the purchase price just in gasoline and not buying overpriced factory bread.

 

[reb]

We are on our second or third machine. I quit eating store bought bread several years ago, except when at Subway. Learned to make pretty good loaves with all purpose and whole wheat flour. Only problem now is figuring out how to make decent bread without barley in the flour--checking possible food intolerance. So far all attempts have yielded pretty good brick substitutes.

 

[Oldtink]

Have you ever tried any of the no knead recipes?
Personally I enjoy kneading the dough and having total control over texture and taste but bread baking is my winter time hobby. Some bread recipes keep better than others so I'd encourage you to experiment.
Have fun. Everybody loves good home made bread!

 

[SirReal63]

This something Toni and I are interests in but have no idea which machine to get. I had put it on the back burner because the new house isn't ready yet but I am getting closer to having it ready to move in.

 

[reb]

Haven't seen any no knead recipes.

Years ago I made bread by hand, but got lazy with age.

We always put bread in the refrigerator--never had problems with it keeping.

After some research the last machine I bought was an Oster from one of the major shopping sites. I have an aversion to buying something expensive if cheaper will work. Tho I generally avoid aftermarket warranties, I bought one for this because it was one of the cheapest I found and I was concerned about its reliability. Turned out to be wasted money. It has outlasted the warranty and still works great.

 

[Oldtink]

KAF has some tested recipes along with some reliable guidance in baking.
King Arthur Flour - Search Results for bread

 

[randy41]

there's 5 minute artisan bread that you can make real easy and it tastes great. easy to find on the www.

 

[reb]

Thanx for the tips. I have looked at several no knead, artisan bread recipes. They sound good, but all those I have read call for all-purpose or bread flour. Those contain barley, which I am trying to avoid for now. I will try the technique for my next loaf, using barley-free flour.

 

[CADplans]

I took the machine, that my wife uses to make bread, to the local hot rod shop,,,
I told him to "paint it",,, this is what came back.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I took the machine, that my wife uses to make bread, to the local hot rod shop,,,
I told him to "paint it",,, this is what came back.

Ah yes, the old Hobart Kitchenaid, from before they sold the brand to the Asians. I have one too, with a big selection of attachments. I think my power colander is a rarity. I don't think they sell it any more for some reason. It sits on the tub and has a flat wooden paddle that squidges around the screen and forces the food through. I also have the meat grinder, sausage stuffer and Squeezo (berry de-seeder) set, and the grain mill. The grain mill is pretty slow, but works.

 

[CADplans]

Ah yes, I think my power colander is a rarity. I don't think they sell it any more for some reason. It sits on the tub and has a flat wooden paddle that squidges around the screen and forces the food through.

I purchased the colander/sieve attachment brand new in 1977 at a Hobart dealer.

We use a bread machine for a quicky white bread, but,
the Hobart is the only machine that can make home ground whole wheat bread,,,,

and whole wheat chocolate chip cookies,,, :dance1:

 

[4570Man]

I used to have a bread machine but I don't know what happened to it. It wasn't my cup of tea. We do make our old pizza dough though.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I purchased the colander/sieve attachment brand new in 1977 at a Hobart dealer.

We use a bread machine for a quicky white bread, but,
the Hobart is the only machine that can make home ground whole wheat bread,,,,

and whole wheat chocolate chip cookies,,, :dance1:

Yeah, that's the one, and about the same vintage too. They don't sell it any more.

There's nothing like fresh ground flour for flavor. Wow, you really keep your stove burners clean.

 

[CADplans]

Wow, you really keep your stove burners clean.

I think they stay clean,,, because of overuse!! :licking:

:laughing:

That is a pic of a white flour breadmaker dough pizza!

 

[JFoy]

Funny this comes up now. I just pulled out the bread maker last night. With the cold rainy day due to the hurricane, I thought a crock pot of soup and homemade bread would be nice.

I used to make bread in the machine all the time but the wife doesn't care for the shape and texture compared to store bought. So, the machine was put away.

Tried a Parmesan / Walnut nut recipe that I hoped would be very tasty but sadly, it just tasted like regular bread. What did surprise me thought was in the past, my recipe called for 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar for white bread yet with this one, it only called for a pinch and still rose to the top of the container.

 

[k0ua]

We use our bread machine quite a bit. There is nothing better than a hot loaf just out of the machine, and cut the ends off of the loaf and slather in butter. Um good. :licking:

 

[Larry Caldwell]

Funny this comes up now. I just pulled out the bread maker last night. With the cold rainy day due to the hurricane, I thought a crock pot of soup and homemade bread would be nice.

I used to make bread in the machine all the time but the wife doesn't care for the shape and texture compared to store bought. So, the machine was put away.

Tried a Parmesan / Walnut nut recipe that I hoped would be very tasty but sadly, it just tasted like regular bread. What did surprise me thought was in the past, my recipe called for 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar for white bread yet with this one, it only called for a pinch and still rose to the top of the container.

For my favorite flavored bread I just toss in a handful of onion flakes or chopped garlic. Generally I just make white or wheat, but sometimes add rye flour and caraway seeds.

 

[Stimw]

I bought a bread machine a few years ago and it works great!
It does everything! Just add ingredients and set preferences. It mixes, kneads and bakes.
The trick is to play with the recipes until you find what works for you.
No, it doesn't keep but that means no preservatives!

 

[Deere Dude]

We use our bread machine quite a bit. There is nothing better than a hot loaf just out of the machine, and cut the ends off of the loaf and slather in butter. Um good. :licking:

If that doesn't sound like me an my wife. We arm wrestle for the end and eat it right away loaded with butter. Sometimes we cut both ends off and eat both.

 

[k0ua]

If that doesn't sound like me an my wife. We arm wrestle for the end and eat it right away loaded with butter. Sometimes we cut both ends off and eat both.

The ends last about 30 seconds out of the machine. We have the butter ready, and she gets one and I get the other.