Breadmaker?

mrs_buckley · 07-09-2011, 20:43

I'm considering buying a breadmaker but my husband's convinced you have to buy some sort of special stuff ingredient wise?

I thought you just bought bread flour and the fast activation yeast (or whatever it's called)?

andyccm · 07-09-2011, 21:41

Dont think you need anything special from recipes I have seen but I am a purist and enjoy the mixing kneading and waiting for doughs to prove

mrs_buckley · 07-09-2011, 21:42

Ah I have really enjoyed making bread the proper way the few times I have done it, but with a 14 month old running round and me being increasingly pregnant, the cheat's option suits at the moment!

andyccm · 07-09-2011, 21:48

well, good tip, carboots are full of em

Pepperoni Man · 07-09-2011, 21:55

The only problem I found with a breadmaker is that it ended up at the back of the cupboard and it was such a hoo ha to get it out that I never bothered

Got rid of it in a bootsale in the end

Made nice bread though and I don't recall anthing special in terms of ingredients being needed

neo_wales · 08-09-2011, 03:41

Normal standard ingredients, make sure you get one with a timer, nothing better than waking up on Sunday morning to the smell of fresh baked bread

My favourite weekend morning bread is dried fruit/cinnamon bread still warm with butter and a smear of Frank Coopers Oxford marmalade...utter bliss.

halfacrown · 08-09-2011, 09:24

My wee breadmaker makes lovely bread with just the basic ingredients, there are also a few nice cake bread recipes in the recipe booklet and it makes up a decent enough jam from leftover strawberries etc It is also much cheaper than buying bread and you have no trouble acquiring a loaf on bank holidays!

louise1966 · 08-09-2011, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyccm

well, good tip, carboots are full of em

Exactly. Speaks volumes.

Justabloke · 08-09-2011, 13:14

I use mine all the time, it uses exactly the same stuff you'd use if you were making bread by hand. You'll never buy bread again!

whackyracer · 08-09-2011, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justabloke

I use mine all the time, it uses exactly the same stuff you'd use if you were making bread by hand. You'll never buy bread again!

Me too, the taste is ar superior to shop bought and much cheaper than an artisan bakery.

diablo · 08-09-2011, 14:17

For convenience I keep the odd pack of breadmix in case I can't find a decent loaf in the shops. Just add water (and maybe lard/oil for extra keeping qualities).

The Victoria Foods one they sell in Morrisons is cheap (60p) and gives a good loaf every time.

07-09-2011, 20:43	#1
mrs_buckley Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE England Posts: 2,491	Breadmaker? I'm considering buying a breadmaker but my husband's convinced you have to buy some sort of special stuff ingredient wise? I thought you just bought bread flour and the fast activation yeast (or whatever it's called)?

07-09-2011, 21:41	#2
andyccm Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North East Posts: 170	Dont think you need anything special from recipes I have seen but I am a purist and enjoy the mixing kneading and waiting for doughs to prove

07-09-2011, 21:42	#3
mrs_buckley Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE England Posts: 2,491	Ah I have really enjoyed making bread the proper way the few times I have done it, but with a 14 month old running round and me being increasingly pregnant, the cheat's option suits at the moment!

07-09-2011, 21:48	#4
andyccm Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North East Posts: 170	well, good tip, carboots are full of em

07-09-2011, 21:55	#5
Pepperoni Man Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,242	The only problem I found with a breadmaker is that it ended up at the back of the cupboard and it was such a hoo ha to get it out that I never bothered Got rid of it in a bootsale in the end Made nice bread though and I don't recall anthing special in terms of ingredients being needed

08-09-2011, 03:41	#6
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Normal standard ingredients, make sure you get one with a timer, nothing better than waking up on Sunday morning to the smell of fresh baked bread My favourite weekend morning bread is dried fruit/cinnamon bread still warm with butter and a smear of Frank Coopers Oxford marmalade...utter bliss.

08-09-2011, 09:24	#7
halfacrown Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Belfast, OWC Posts: 502	My wee breadmaker makes lovely bread with just the basic ingredients, there are also a few nice cake bread recipes in the recipe booklet and it makes up a decent enough jam from leftover strawberries etc It is also much cheaper than buying bread and you have no trouble acquiring a loaf on bank holidays!

08-09-2011, 13:10	#8
louise1966 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: workington, cumbria Posts: 3,384	Quote: Originally Posted by andyccm well, good tip, carboots are full of em Exactly. Speaks volumes.

08-09-2011, 13:14	#9
Justabloke Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: up the stairs! Posts: 11,649	I use mine all the time, it uses exactly the same stuff you'd use if you were making bread by hand. You'll never buy bread again!

08-09-2011, 13:56	#10
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Quote: Originally Posted by Justabloke I use mine all the time, it uses exactly the same stuff you'd use if you were making bread by hand. You'll never buy bread again! Me too, the taste is ar superior to shop bought and much cheaper than an artisan bakery.

08-09-2011, 14:17	#11
diablo Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 8,103	For convenience I keep the odd pack of breadmix in case I can't find a decent loaf in the shops. Just add water (and maybe lard/oil for extra keeping qualities). The Victoria Foods one they sell in Morrisons is cheap (60p) and gives a good loaf every time.

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