Any adventures using a bread maker/machine?
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
May 5, 2019 4:21pm CST
I'm considering buying a bread maker. I'm tired of spending $5 to $9 for a tiny loaf of gluten free bread that even my cat wouldn't eat.
I want to make my own bread.
Now, you need to understand that this woman typing loves to cook and bake, but I'm not exactly what you'd call a baker. I tried to make regular bread one time and it was so salty and hard, it could have been used as a door stop.
So, it's not like I'm good at this sort of thing. And gluten free bread is supposed to be even trickier to bake.
I can bake a killer batch of cream cheese brownies and scrumptious chocolate pies. (I don't make my own pie crusts, though. That would be considered baking.)
Any time I want to do something, I research the mess out of it. I read things on line until my eyes are crossed. And if I'm considering buying something, watch out!
I bet I've read about the settings, programs, and everything else you could possibly want to learn about twelve or thirteen different bread machines.
My head's spinning. Do any of you use bread makers? Any advice? (Other than to quit obsessing and JUST BUY ONE!!)
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
5 May 19
I went once through the 'should I buy a bread making machine' thought. But the I thought that it was very expensive for me as I live alone and eat a small amount of bread. So, even if the bread was expensive, the price of the machine was worse. And I would probably throw away some bread. Why dont you learn to make gluten free bread online and make a very small amount to begin with?
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 May 19
I bought a gluten free box of bread mix that I hope to bake in the oven tomorrow. But I know my history with baking...sometimes it's good and sometimes not. And gluten free is supposed to be even harder. I just haven't found any store GF bread that's even halfway good. I don't want to buy a really expensive machine in case it doesn't turn out to be cost effect or even tasty, but the cheap models probably wouldn't be good either.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
5 May 19
@1creekgirl I would be happy if there was a reason to stop eating bread
I don´t know anything about bread mixes. I have made bread, but from scratch.
I don´t know anything about bread mixes. I have made bread, but from scratch.1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 May 19
@marguicha I admire anyone who can bake bread!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
5 May 19
i've a bread maker with a gluten free cycle'n fact. very tricky schtuff 'n finally gave 'p (either gooey innards 'r door stops...) 'n went back to makin' such'n the oven. rarely eat bread 'f any sort, so's when i get the hankerin' i'll use a few slices then make croutons outta the rest 'n place 'em'n the freezer - some fer stuffin' 'n some fer nibblin'/puttin' atop salads.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
6 May 19
@1creekgirl thanks :) i season 'em diff'rent so's they'd be more versatile.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 May 19
That's a good way to not waste the bread.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 May 19
My bread machine is my hands. I won't consider any other kind of bread machine because I like getting my hands into the dough and kneading it. But that's me. I've made bread so often I no longer need to look at a recipe. I'm sorry your first loaf of bread turned out awful. My first loaf of bread had help from my husband. It was a disaster and I never asked his help again.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
11 May 19
I admire anyone who can make good bread from scratch.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 May 19
@1creekgirl My kids always know when I'm making bread. They show up about the time it comes out of the oven. I haven't made it in a while though as I'm not eating bread at the moment. Maybe when I finally get to my desired weight, I will make it again. Though, I would like to learn to make other kinds of bread besides white.
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
6 May 19
I bake pies, cookies, bake and cupcakes, tarts and more but I don`t bake bread, although I have before in the past, I just dont like the kneading and rising and the waiting.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 May 19
You skip the kneading, etc. with a bread machine. You put it in, mix it up. When the dough cycle is finished you turn it out, shape it, let it rise a few minutes then bake it.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 May 19
I think there's an art to baking bread.
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@db20747 (43419)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
5 May 19
I knew people that baked their own bread with this machine for many years!! The bread was very moist!! And delicious with strawberry preserves!! I think u will like this machine!! Just add ingredients and hit a button and voila perfect bread!!
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
6 May 19
I like my bread machine, but I have never made gluten free bread in it. I like it because it is a)less messy and b) I use less flour. I did make "keto bread" in a mug in the microwave once. Hubby and I both liked it. You end up with a loaf that you then slice in quarters and toast on a hot skillet. It would be perfect with sausage and eggs. I used a blended flour made of ground nuts, got it at Walmart for $7.88 per pound. . . about what you spend for a pound of unground nuts.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 May 19
@1creekgirl There are some brands of gluten free flour that you measure out 1 for 1 just like wheat. I have had some biscuits and some gluten free cupcakes made with it and it was okay. It would probably work okay in the bread machine. I was in a classroom last year with a little guy that was diagnosed with celiac disease. We made things in class with gluten free flour. I think the best one we tried was Bob's Red Mill. We also used Krusteaz brand. The advantage over a mix is that you can figure out what works for you.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 May 19
I wonder if the gluten free would turn out as well as the regular.
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
8 May 19
I have a bread machine and stand mixer. I use it to make the dough. And this is how I can make different kinds of bread. After the dough is ready, I will use the oven to bake the bread. This is how I make my own bread. Although the bread machine can bake the bread, but it will tastes better to bake it by an oven. This is my experience.
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
9 May 19
@1creekgirl Yes, as long as you have the bread machine/mixer stand and oven, you can make any kinds of delicious bread at home.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
8 May 19
I've read on line that many people feel the same way you do, that the bread is better baked in the oven, even if they use the machine to make the dough.
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
7 May 19
@1creekgirl Yes, I do, I make several different kind of bread. Once you get the habit is not difficult. Those are two bread loafs I made.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 May 19
So, do you usually make your bread by hand?
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 May 19
I've read on line about using a Dutch oven. Do you ever make bread now?
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@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
7 May 19
We had a bread baking machine before. It was great as we could set the time for baking and then we had fresh bread ready for breakfast. After a few years of using it, it didn't function anymore. So we returned to baking in the oven. Sorry, I forgot the name of the brand.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
6 May 19
Don't worry there are good bread makers brands cheap and good ones around there. If I were you, I would research on line, then go to Amazon, or any website store and get yourself your bread maker. I am sure you will make the most delicious bread, remember practice makes perfect!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
7 May 19
@1creekgirl Anytime. I hope when you make your homemade bread, you post a photo of them. It'd be delightful to see the pictures!
@Juliaacv (56257)
• Canada
5 May 19
I had a bread maker, it was given to me by someone who didn't use it.
I didn't use it either, and I love to bake.
I basically just stored it.
The costs of the bread that you buy should be coming down as so many people are consuming a gluten-free diet.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
5 May 19
Sorry, I don't use a breadmaker. Buy one with what you want/need and quit obsessing! lololol
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 19
Mine is a Panasonic SD-YD250 Automatic Bread Maker with Yeast Dispenser. I ordered it from Amazon a few years ago and it was around $100. I believe. It is so easy. You put the mix in with the butter. It has a separate yeast dispenser. And that's it. I have baked many loaves of bread and have gotten my money's worth and then some. I always buy the sourdough mix. The house smells like a bakery when it is cooking.
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