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I just ordered a mini Zojirushi bread maker.:)

Mustang Shar — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:59:55 GMT

I was on the King Arthur site and ordered from them along with yeast and dry milk. I haven't had a bread machine since the 90's, used it a lot. I decided on this brand because of reviews here and on the web. I just got totally fed up with yucky store bought bread. Looking forward to this. Perfect size for me. If you have a favorite 1 lbs recipe , feel free to share along with your review of your Zojirushi.

Re: I just ordered a mini Zojirushi bread maker.:)

adoreqvc — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 02:26:56 GMT

You will love it.

I use mine when I need to just set it and let it do its thing.

A lot of sites offer ready made bread mixes, and I believe someone said the King Arthur web site does, supermarkets certainly do, and for convenience some people use them.

I prefer to make my own from scratch so I do not get preservatives and the like...but I heard these redi mix type bread mixes come in many assorted flavors, and are supposed to be tasty.

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grandma_2_2 — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 02:59:53 GMT

I agree! You will love it! I've had my Zojirushi for many years with no problems. I makes a great loaf of bread.

I use to use it mainly for bread but now that my kids are grown and out of the house I use it more for dough for sweet rolls and pizza. When my kids are home they still request I make bread though. I take the rolls to family functions and they are always a hit. I would like to use it more but really try to watch my carb intake. Blah! No fun!

Enjoy your new machine!

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denisemb — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 03:17:47 GMT

I'm envious!

Awhile back I asked about bread machines and everyone with a Zojirushi raved about it - so much so, I decided against a less expensive mfr. Just can't justify a "Z" it at the moment, but one of these days...

Have fun with it and let us know how it works out!

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LuvmyYorkie — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 03:22:26 GMT

I have the mini Zo and love it. Got a really good price for it brand new on EBay, with free shipping.

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poppinfresh — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 03:23:46 GMT

You will so love this machine. I bought one around 2 years ago and I use it every week. It is just my hubby and I now and the loaves it makes are just right for us. I googled 1 lb bread recipes and came up with more than I could ever use. Ones to search for are Grandma Meyer's white Bread..it is a plain white bread, but delicious..Iron Mike's dark rye bread....great for pastrami sandwiches and a good recipe book for 1 lb breads is Bread machine magic and more bread machine magic. I highly recommend these. Many hints and suggestions for succesful bread making in the 1 lb machines. Enjoy your new purchase!!!!

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Nightowlz — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 03:31:44 GMT

Oh Nice. I want one. I have been using a Sunbeam I have an Oster in the attic. I did not like the big round loaves it makes.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 03:35:21 GMT

On 9/14/2014 poppinfresh said:
You will so love this machine. I bought one around 2 years ago and I use it every week. It is just my hubby and I now and the loaves it makes are just right for us. I googled 1 lb bread recipes and came up with more than I could ever use. Ones to search for are Grandma Meyer's white Bread..it is a plain white bread, but delicious..Iron Mike's dark rye bread....great for pastrami sandwiches and a good recipe book for 1 lb breads is Bread machine magic and more bread machine magic. I highly recommend these. Many hints and suggestions for succesful bread making in the 1 lb machines. Enjoy your new purchase!!!!

I totally agree with Bread Machine Magic recipe book. I have that. Everything I have made from it has been good. We make the hamburger/hot dog bun recipe & also make rolls with it. DH changed the oil in the recipe to 4 T of butter though & also use brown sugar instead of white sugar. I need to get the More Bread Machine Magic. I did not know there was another one. Thanks for posting that.

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Mustang Shar — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 04:01:47 GMT

You guys are great!!. Thanks..I can hardly wait and for sure will report back after I munch on my first slice!. Should be sometime next week.

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Mustang Shar — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 04:04:53 GMT

On 9/14/2014 poppinfresh said:
You will so love this machine. I bought one around 2 years ago and I use it every week. It is just my hubby and I now and the loaves it makes are just right for us. I googled 1 lb bread recipes and came up with more than I could ever use. Ones to search for are Grandma Meyer's white Bread..it is a plain white bread, but delicious..Iron Mike's dark rye bread....great for pastrami sandwiches and a good recipe book for 1 lb breads is Bread machine magic and more bread machine magic. I highly recommend these. Many hints and suggestions for succesful bread making in the 1 lb machines. Enjoy your new purchase!!!!

Googled, copied and saved on my iPad. You are a doll, this recipe has rave reviews as THE WHITE BREAD.

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poppinfresh — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:54:57 GMT

Have fun!!!!

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Nightowlz — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 18:25:54 GMT

On 9/15/2014 poppinfresh said:
Have fun!!!!

I just bought the More Bread Machine Magic & the Bread Machine Magic Revised Edition on EBay for $10.48 for both of them. I have been using the Bread Machine Magic in the pic on my above post. All the recipes have been good. Thanks for posting they had other cookbooks. I don't know how the recipes are in these 2 but hope they are as good as the 1st one I bought. They have all 3 on EBay if anyone is interested. I also searched & found Grandma Meyers White Bread recipe & will try it.

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Theoriginallacey — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 18:29:24 GMT

I have a 15 year old Breadman, still kicking and I love it. My next will be the Zojirushi that bakes the store shaped loaf. Enjoy your new toy!

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Nightowlz — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 19:02:43 GMT

Here are 2 really good bread machine recipes. The 2nd one I got off the forums from Antilope. I used butter in the 2nd recipe instead of the butter flavored Crisco Antilope used. The 1st one looks similar to Grandma Meyer's White Bread that I looked up & copy & pasted to Word.

This is an easy bread to make with your bread machine, and it's a wonderful bread for sandwiches and toast.

Milk & Honey Bread

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Wonder Bread Copycat

This is a delicious, buttery white bread that is
great for sandwiches, toast or just plain with butter.

This has the lightness and texture of Wonder Bread but with a nice buttery flavor.

2/3 cup lukewarm water
1 large egg
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons table salt
5 tablespoons soft butter (I used butter flavor Crisco)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 1/2 teaspoons (or 1 packet) bread machine or instant yeast

Add ingredients to bread machine in order listed or
according to your bread machine mfg's directions.

Settings: White Bread, 1 1/2 lb loaf, Medium Crust.

Press Start.

Hyeit54 now Antilope/Q

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Mustang Shar — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:50:12 GMT

The mini has JUST arrived and I have started my first loaf. It is small, however it is just my mom and I and I think I will use it quite often. No stale bread crumbs to make. I used the recipe in my manual to try. I noticed none used anything over 2.5 cups of flour. I want to try the Meyers white bread, but that calls for three cups.. I will try that one next. ......... It has been so long since I've done this, can't wait to enjoy good tasting bread for a change.

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Sooner — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:57:04 GMT

We do love ours! We have had four bread machines since 1992 and used them often: A Hitachi, a Breadman, the Big Zo and the Mini. The Mini wins hands down for it's near perfect track record. Also, 2 people can't eat as much bread as the big ones make, so size is perfect as well!

Let us know how it turns out!

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Mustang Shar — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 21:20:21 GMT

Sooner, thanks for your reply. Glad this is a great machine, so many good reviews! Cool, it's kneading now.......lol. Less than 3 hrs. The SAF yeast is already at home in the freezer, looking for a container for the bread flour.

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Poodlepet2 — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 21:25:04 GMT

Nightowlz, I just ordered both of your recommendations-and your recommendation was enough for me, but I could not resist reading the reviews: wow! I can't wait to get them. At home, I use a Breadman, but when we're at our weekend house, I make it the old way.....bah humbug. I enjoy making it, and it's not terribly difficult, but I find myself babysitting the darned loaf because you don't want to over rise....and then there is the time factor. Last weekend it was a five hour production;-) bread machine makes a loaf in three hours. I am seriously thinking about bringing the Breadman here, and buying a "standard" Zo for home....at any rate,I can't wait to get the books. Poodlepet

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Sooner — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 21:55:20 GMT

On 9/19/2014 Mustangshar said: Sooner, thanks for your reply. Glad this is a great machine, so many good reviews! Cool, it's kneading now.......lol. Less than 3 hrs. The SAF yeast is already at home in the freezer, looking for a container for the bread flour.

We use the quick cycle a lot for white bread when we get the hankering for a loaf! I think wheat works better on the regular wheat cycle.

We keep flour in a container in a tall drawer. BY the way, I have used up to half and half white and wheat with the white recipe and it comes out fine.

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rosiemoto — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 22:02:33 GMT

Does anyone know if this white bread recipe uses rapid or regular yeast? The receipe doesn't specify, and I usually use rapid in my bread machine. TIA.