Bread machines?

[mac56]

Anyone own one they can recommend? An entry level model?

Price is a partial factor.

I've read good things about the "Breadman Ultimate". Anyone have any thoughts?

[WCGreen]

1. An ENtry Level Model?

It's called a stove.......

[mac56]

3. C'mon, give me a break.

A sincere request for guidance. Don't go all neo-Luddite on me here. Besides, how hot do you want the kitchen to get?!

[WCGreen]

5. Calm down, it was a joke.....

No, I find the best bread makers are at the bakery.....

Seriously, don't know a thing about it. I like my whole grain and mixed grain breads and in the long run it is cheaper to have someone else suffer through the heat.....

[mac56]

9. not an option in a small town

nm

[gollygee]

2. I have a breadman sitting in my basement

it was a wedding gift.

My husband doesn't like the texture of the bread in it but I've had pretty good success with recipes from this book: http://tinyurl.com/a782y

I like it and would use it more if he liked the end product more. He was raised on Wonder Bread. *sigh*

[sir_captain]

4. Honestly not worth it

I'd suggest getting "The Bread Bible" instead. You'll get much better results that way, and it's not much harder. Bread machines simply can't properly bake bread.

[Midlodemocrat]

6. I love mine.

It is a Hamilton Beach. (I think) I don't use it in the summer, but there is nothing like waking up to that smell in the fall/winter. My kids suck it down like no tomorrow and then we use the leftovers for french toast.

It is really easy to use, as well. The recipe for the basic bread is on the machine...add ingredients and you are good to go.

Homemade bread is fabulous, but I don't have the time nor inclination to do the whole bread baking thing. Too hot in summer to turn on the oven and in fall/winter we are too busy with school, activities.

[AuntieM1957]

7. Got one for Christmas 5 years ago

it's still in the box in the back of my den closet.

want it?

[mac56]

8. mebbe

Why is it still in the box?

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. I have one, but it won't bake right anymore. Still I use it as a dough

mixer. It gets a lot of use in the winter, not so much in the summer since I bake in my regular oven

[DELUSIONAL]

11. I have an old Panasonic --

It makes GREAT bread -- the gourmet types who have sampled my bread have so declared.

Each machine is unique and you have to find receipts that work that model. During the winter I make all my break and take a loaf of my homemade break whenever I'm invited to dinner. I've developed my own variations that work well with this particular model and its quirks. It takes me no more than 5 minutes to put in all the ingredients, push a button or two and three hours later come home to fresh baked bread.

I've been using this model for about 15 years and for the last 6 years I make all my bread during the winter.

I now use the dough option and complete the baking in the oven -- just for variety.

Some bread makes loaves that are too large (unless you have a huge family).

A good unit -- that makes a one pound loaf would probably be ideal. Get one that has just a few options -- you don't need a dozen or so options. A whole wheat setting, white bread setting and dough are the basics.

Do a Google for consumer reports reviews on bread machines for current models. Often you can find a basic model at Costco or Target or Bed, Bath & Beyond.

[scarlet_owl]

12. I got mine at a garage sale for a buck. I use it all the time.

I don't think I would buy one at the store, but for a buck it was totally worth it.

[hlthe2b]

13. I've had a Zojirushi machine for years... only use it in the winter...

but I love waking to warm bread... Some don't like the texture, as I like it to make extremely "heavy" whole 7-grain breads.. But, I love it... Mine makes really tall vertical loaves, but the model they have now makes them horizontal. I once made a saffron loaf (which was very light) that looked like an erect penis--lol. It was quite the hit at my dinner party!

Most tell me this brand (Japanese made) is considered the best... Given how long I've had mine, I'd probably agree. I have one of their really high quality rice cookers too, which I love... You probably should buy over the internet, as you'll save a bunch that way. You can probably get one for $200-240.00 if you shop around. Sometimes even shipped free.