Breadmaking machines.

[d0gsb0dy]

We are thinking of buying a breadmaker, but are not sure as to the best one to purchase. We would like one that does not take up too much room, as some machines can be quite large, I believe.
Any home bakers out there?
Oh! and do they use yeast in factory-baked bread these days?

[Bohne]

I can't even remember, what brand my machine is, but I have never heard of anybody with any brand, who was not happy with it, funny enough.

I'd make sure that you can take the little kneading paddle out, I have heard that there are some that are fixed, which makes cleaning more difficult.
Also I usually take the paddle out after the kneading phase, before baking starts, so the hole in the bottom is smaller.

Also love my machine for making dough for pizza base or rolls that I then put into the oven.

As for factory made bread, I am sure, there are yeastless types, but generally bread is made with yeast.

Hope you enjoy your self-made bread!

[d0gsb0dy]

Thanks for that advice, Bohne. Much appreciated. I'm fed up with the rubbish that passes for bread these days. It has the texture of cotton wool. Most youngsters don't know what real bread tastes like.

[ACB312]

We use a fastbake by Morphy Richards. Great results for all sorts of bread, rolls and pizza bases. It's pretty easy to clean and the non stick tub is retaining its non stickiness very well. Size is 14" x 9" x 12".

[d0gsb0dy]

Many thanks to you, ACB. The size seems about right. Next step, buy one.

[d0gsb0dy]

Thanks, Eddie. Good point.

[unruliejulie]

how funny, i have just got my breadmaking machine out after not using for about 2 years!!!! I have a cheese and onion loaf baking as i read your thread!!!! yummy. I always buy the ready made mix. Have only tried making it from scratch once and it was a bit of a disaster! any advice anyone for perfect bread?