topic Re: Bread Makers in Kitchen

Bread Makers

HowsYerMommaAnEm — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 01:05:09 GMT

Does anybody still use a breadmaker? Any suggestions on a good one? I have been using the one I have for several years now and it still works fine but I'm getting tired of pulling the paddles out of the bottom of the loaf. Thought about getting a new one and would like some suggestions.

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sweetee2 — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 01:23:58 GMT

I wore mine out. I would love a new one especially now it's cooling off. Can't wait to hear.

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Lela — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 01:45:27 GMT

I purchased a Zojirushi breadmaker a couple of years ago. I previously had another brand that stopped working and I thought it worked well, but the crust would come out so hard that even an electric knife was tough to get through it. I did a lot of research to purchase another. The Zojirushi is hands down the best on the market. It is not cheap. But, I use it all the time and it has paid for itself ten times over. It makes horizontal loaves (my previous breadmaker made vertical), and I purchased bread bags specifically for the larger loaves that this machine produces. The bags actually make the bread look store bought - love them for my own bread storage, but they make a nice presentation for giving. There r several recipes in the book that comes with the machine, but the Internet provides thousands more. I make pizza dough all the time in this breadmaker and everyone loves it. Makes an excellent crust with a crispness and u can get 2 - 12" round pizzas out of one cycle. It has a wonderful delay feature - put your ingredients in (as long as the recipe doesn't call for eggs) and set the time that U want it to be done. U can actually wake up to the smell of a fresh loaf of bread. Although I haven't tried these - the machine can also produce jams, cakes, meatloaf (? - odd but true). Can't say enough about this machine - it is flawless.

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libbyannE — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 01:45:59 GMT

Still using the Panasonic bread maker we bought years ago. Love it. I know they are cheaper now, but our old one still works beautifully. I will start using it again once the really cool weather arrives.

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Trix — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 01:47:14 GMT

Same here. I would love a model with a smaller footprint. My old Panasonic runs great, but the unit is bulky and takes up too much counter space.

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poppinfresh — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 02:22:24 GMT

I have the mini zo. It was a bit pricey, but I love it. It is just my DH and me so a smaller loaf is just what we need. I use it to just make dough and bake in the oven, I make my pizza dough in it, many different kinds of bread and dough for cinnamon rolls, among other things. I highly recommend Zo bread machines.

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SharkE — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 02:48:17 GMT

I store mine in the closet out of the way. Bought a Cuisinart from Bed and Bath with 20% off coupon. Used it once to make sure it worked, then, will drag out in winter. Bean soup and bread, rules. LOL

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QVCkitty1 — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 02:49:17 GMT

I got my TFAL bread maker free with reward points, so I didn't research it . It works really well, and though I don't use it often I'm glad I have it.

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HowsYerMommaAnEm — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:25:59 GMT

The delay feature is the most used feature on mine. I either set it to have fresh bread for breakfast or fresh bread for dinner when I get home. Thanks for the info. Will look into the Zojirushi.

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HowsYerMommaAnEm — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:29:33 GMT

That's what I have now. It is an Emeril actually made by TFal. Like I said it is a darn good breadmaker but I don't like the way it tears the bottom of the bread trying to dig out the paddles.

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Ruthie-Roo — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:30:54 GMT

I got a Breadman TR2500-BC model a little over a year ago, after price-matching an Amazon price at Best Buy. I use it every 1-2 weeks, and have really enjoyed it. My family loves the bread I make. I usually only make white, but it's really good white bread, taken from the recipe in the book that comes along with the machine. Sometimes, I use it for pizza dough or rolls. It has other capabilities, but I keep it simple with what I make in it. I think it was around $85. Certainly, not a Zojirushi. But I've been quite pleased with it.. I had thrift store bread machines for a long time, but then felt it was time for a new one, especially since I use it so frequently (plus, the others kicked the bucket). When the time comes for me to replace my bread machine, I might consider a Zojirushi, as I've heard great things about them, here and elsewhere. Bread machines are SO awesome. They're so under-rated, in my humble opinion.

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libbyannE — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 20:35:15 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
I store mine in the closet out of the way. Bought a Cuisinart from Bed and Bath with 20% off coupon. Used it once to make sure it worked, then, will drag out in winter. Bean soup and bread, rules. LOL

Bean soup? Say when and I'll be there, haha. Yum!

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Tigriss — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:37:10 GMT

I have the below one I bought at WalMart (it is also on Amazon for the same price, but at both places the price fluxuates). It is a great machine and works very well for all the breads/doughs, even gluten free. I've had it for two years now and use it frequently. There is a little hook to remove the paddles before the baking starts.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/West-Bend-2.5-lb-Loaf-Capacity-Hi-Rise-Breadmaker/36775391

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KL8SM74?tag=amz-mkt-chr-us-20&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-org00-def00-other-nomod-us000-pcomp

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Daysdee — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:41:05 GMT

@poppinfresh wrote:
I have the mini zo. It was a bit pricey, but I love it. It is just my DH and me so a smaller loaf is just what we need. I use it to just make dough and bake in the oven, I make my pizza dough in it, many different kinds of bread and dough for cinnamon rolls, among other things. I highly recommend Zo bread machines.

After having a bread machine for years starting with one from QVC that made a round loaf and then a Breadman which I had stopped using and stored away, I decided a year ago to start making bread again. My old one didn't seem to work well and was so heavy to store away and get out for use, that I also bought a mini Zo. Got it from BB and B, on sale and with their discount. I make several (1 lb.) loaves a week. (for me and to give away) This mini even has a handle so makes it easy to move and the footprint is very small. Very happy with this purchase and I recommend it. Also recently bought a revised edition of Donna Rathmell German's Bread Machine Cookbook and all I have tried come out well. (I had an older version.)

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Daysdee — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:44:04 GMT

Remember when QVC had bread machines on all the time? Many for TSVs too.

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Junker2327 — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 01:38:35 GMT

I have a mini Z and thinking of purchasing a large one. Can you all tell me your favorite and fool proof best recipe ? Also, can I use box mix breads in the Z.\

Thanks

Beckyblu

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Sooner — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 13:31:47 GMT

We bought a Hitichi in 1992, used it for many years. We then bought a breadman and used it, it was good, but when the 2-paddle Zo's came out we upgraded to that. Later on we bought a Zo mini, and it is THE BEST one we have ever had. It is almost foolproof. We have had almost no failures with it.

The big zo with 2 paddles is an old one, and is somewhat picky about things, so I always take a peek in to see how the loaf is being needed so I can add a few drops of water or flour. I think the newer models require less "supervision!" LOL!!!

We make bread, pizza dough, roll dough, cookie dough, and even have baked little cakes in ours. I highly recomment Zojirushi!

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okaywitheasypay — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:06:05 GMT

After maybe 10 years of use my Breadman one that I had purchased at an Amvets died. I bought a Cuisinart convection (CB200 on book) one from Evine's. It has a gluten free and low carb cycle if one wants it. It has an alarm that sounds to remove the paddle and reshape the loaf if you program it. I like that so you do not have a hole. I do not use it a lot but love having the fragrance waft through the house , especially in cooler weather. I had an over the fence neighbor ask " are you baking bread ? it smells great."

I sometimes use the dough cycle for pizza and my favorite roll recipe so I do not have to mix it myself. I keep mine in a cabinet as I have limited counter space and a large appetite for countertop appliances & gadgets. I would not want to be without one though.

I have seen many discussions of bread makers and Zojirushi seems to be the king, but pricey for my needs.