Zakarian Bread Machine - Page 2

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@SaveTheTurtles wrote:
Maybe it's me but why have another big kitchen item taking up space? I had one years ago when they were popular and never had good luck with it. I have a professional kitchen aid mixer and use it for my bread dough, kneading and all. It's so easy that I find a bread maker is not needed. Good luck with your choice!

@SaveTheTurtles We have the 1 lb. Zojirushi Maestro that is in the corner of the countertop all the time. It isn't an eyesore, and we use it all the time.

We pre-mix the flour, salt, sugar, dry milk and store in the fridge in a container (several at a time) and when we need bread dump one in the bread maker, add water, a pat of butter of dollop of oil, yeast and turn it on. It makes an excellent loaf.

We rinse out the bread pan and it's ready to go again. We also do pizza crust, bread sticks, burger buns, cake and sometimes rolls. We would hate to be without it.

JoyFilled Warrior · ‎09-02-2022

@Sooner wrote:
@SaveTheTurtles wrote:
Maybe it's me but why have another big kitchen item taking up space? I had one years ago when they were popular and never had good luck with it. I have a professional kitchen aid mixer and use it for my bread dough, kneading and all. It's so easy that I find a bread maker is not needed. Good luck with your choice!
@SaveTheTurtles We have the 1 lb. Zojirushi Maestro that is in the corner of the countertop all the time. It isn't an eyesore, and we use it all the time.

We pre-mix the flour, salt, sugar, dry milk and store in the fridge in a container (several at a time) and when we need bread dump one in the bread maker, add water, a pat of butter of dollop of oil, yeast and turn it on. It makes an excellent loaf.

We rinse out the bread pan and it's ready to go again. We also do pizza crust, bread sticks, burger buns, cake and sometimes rolls. We would hate to be without it.

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Hi @Sooner

YUMMMM!! And sooo smart! Thanks for this idea!

"Don’t forget to be kind to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!" TLB

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@JoyFilled Warrior LOL!!! BEST idea is husband measures it all out and makes the pre-mixes! Another best idea is use 1/4 cup or less white bread flour in the mix per cup of whole wheat mix. It is so much better, still get the whole wheat benefits.

We just dip the cup in a little bread flour first then in the whole wheat and makes a real difference in texture, a little lighter taste too--we're using King Arthur Flour, don't knowif that matters.

brandiwine · ‎03-11-2010

King Arthur flour makes a HUGE difference. Much higher quality than other brands. I buy it at my local Target or Walmart to save money.

JoyFilled Warrior · ‎09-02-2022

@Sooner wrote:
@JoyFilled Warrior LOL!!! BEST idea is husband measures it all out and makes the pre-mixes! Another best idea is use 1/4 cup or less white bread flour in the mix per cup of whole wheat mix. It is so much better, still get the whole wheat benefits.

We just dip the cup in a little bread flour first then in the whole wheat and makes a real difference in texture, a little lighter taste too--we're using King Arthur Flour, don't knowif that matters.

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@Sooner Terrific! Thanks for these tips!!

I'm definiitely going to go this route! Such a time saver. So convenient!

Hope you (& Hubby) have a Great Day!!

"Don’t forget to be kind to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!" TLB

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@JoyFilled Warrior I forgot to say we keep the mixes in the FRIDGE in tall light weight plastic containers. We take them out of the fridge to our bread machine, which has a warm up cycle- SO you might need to let them cometo room temp otherwise!

4kitties · ‎03-09-2010

@Sunshine Kate

I have this book and I love it. Have had it for years and never a bad recipe!

“I heard the sound I had to follow”
In Your Wildest Dreams by Justin Hayward

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

@4kitties wrote:
@Sunshine Kate

I have this book and I love it. Have had it for years and never a bad recipe!

Thank you so much! Will check it out.

tiny 2 · ‎03-10-2010

@Sooner wrote:
@SaveTheTurtles wrote:
Maybe it's me but why have another big kitchen item taking up space? I had one years ago when they were popular and never had good luck with it. I have a professional kitchen aid mixer and use it for my bread dough, kneading and all. It's so easy that I find a bread maker is not needed. Good luck with your choice!
@SaveTheTurtles We have the 1 lb. Zojirushi Maestro that is in the corner of the countertop all the time. It isn't an eyesore, and we use it all the time.

We pre-mix the flour, salt, sugar, dry milk and store in the fridge in a container (several at a time) and when we need bread dump one in the bread maker, add water, a pat of butter of dollop of oil, yeast and turn it on. It makes an excellent loaf.

We rinse out the bread pan and it's ready to go again. We also do pizza crust, bread sticks, burger buns, cake and sometimes rolls. We would hate to be without it.

@Sooner

This is a great idea!!! Do you ever keep the premeasured packs in the freezer?