[Sca-cooks] bread makers

[Caointiarn]

I have also become a decent bread baker  -- but don't know enough about 
bread machines because I have avoided using/owning one.  I noticed my folks 
have one, but it is not used as often as I would expect  {dad probably 
bought it coz it's a "gadget" and was on sale}  My In-laws have one, but I 
saw how they mix the dough, but then take the dough out for a final rising & 
bake it in the oven.  I think the "fun is in the doing"  -- I use my 
kitchenaide bread hook too for the first round of mixing, but then knead by 
hand.  A kitchenAide is much more versatile a machine than one that only 
bakes bread.

Share with us why you want a bread machine
Caointiarn  { baking bread for Spring Feast in BSK}

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>I think your question may not have received an answer, because no one has 
>an  answer for you.  As a baker, I can give you advice about baking and 
>help you  troubleshoot problems, but I can't give you any advice on bread 
>machines.  I  think they produce an inferior product and don't use them.  I 
>use a  KitchenAide with a dough hook and my oven instead and steer clear of 
>bread  machines.  I would suggest checking Consumer Reports to see if they 
>have any  advice on bread machines.
>
> Bear
>
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>> Sorry that this isn't about period cooking, but I am in the market for a 
>> bread machine. I was wondering which are good ones and ones to avoid. Any 
>> help would be appreciated.
>> Cecelie