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over a year ago
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I think they're ace. If you get the premixed dough you probably aren't getting any "ingredients-benefits" as all you're doing is mixing and baking the dough mix, but you can of course start from scratch making your own dough.. Its hassle though and I thought very messy.. Plus you have very be to be precise witH quantities . that said worth it. I really recommend chilli flakes in the dough mix.. For Epic toast 
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have a breadmaker (working for the cynics on here) and the results are brilliant ... the smell as the bread is cooking is wonderful and then a fresh lovely loaf is great ... sadly they don't last long here lol - very little mess and fun to use  |
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I've also heard great things about Panasonic and looking to buy one this week.
From my online research, the general consensus is to reduce the amount of water, sugar and salt in the instruction manual by 30% to get a better loaf. There was a great article about these machines last week in the guardian that may be worth having a look at. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've also heard great things about Panasonic and looking to buy one this week.
From my online research, the general consensus is to reduce the amount of water, sugar and salt in the instruction manual by 30% to get a better loaf. There was a great article about these machines last week in the guardian that may be worth having a look at."
I have stored that article now, thank you  .
On Amazon for £4.99 there's a breadmakers recipe book which the author claims to have reduced any excesses of salt/sugar/fat, so that may be a good purchase too. |
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over a year ago
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"It's really easy, get yourself a good one like a Panasonic and you won't go wrong"
I have a Panasonic and its superb. Shop bought bread gives me indigestion, my own doesnt. |
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"Dough by Richard Bertinet. Should also be on the shopping list, not crammed with recipes but very informative on yes you guessed it....dough."
That is what is spurring me on, I want to make my own pizzas. Pizzas can be very nutritious, giving us all our macro-nutrients (obviously not the shop ones though). |
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I Shields have used a machine for years with great results ,but have now ditched it in favour of doing it all by hand and the results are fantastic ,yes it does take a bit more time, but it worth it |
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over a year ago
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"If any of the auctions are near you it's worth checking out the John pye website. "
One in Yaxley... another website I now have stored, many thanks. I guess the products don't come with a guarantee though... |
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"If any of the auctions are near you it's worth checking out the John pye website.
One in Yaxley... another website I now have stored, many thanks. I guess the products don't come with a guarantee though..."
If they are boxed there should be the manufacturers warranty in the box.
Apparently Panasonic are the best breadmaker. |
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I make bread and its so easy and its lovely with allinson Easy Bake Yeast ... I hand make it and it takes me 10 minutes and then 45 minutes to rise. Then I bake for 30 mins. I make 2 at a time my family love it and toast from it is so good . My recipe is on the back of the allinson Easy Bake Yeast 6x7g sachets I find it really good and very easy can get it from Tescos most supermarkets have it. |
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over a year ago
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I have just ordered a bread maker , should be here saturday. I didnt go for an expensive one to start with ,And if i get on with it ok i will upgrade at a later date. The one ive ordered (russel hobbs ) have other things it can do, make jam for instance.  so im looking forward to experimenting. The only down side is you cant freeze home made bread . so i cant batch cook anything.  |
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Bread makers are fab. We use ours a fair bit. Still have to put salt in though. I would concentrate more on your meals and puddings being made from scratch.
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"I have just ordered a bread maker , should be here saturday. I didnt go for an expensive one to start with ,And if i get on with it ok i will upgrade at a later date. The one ive ordered (russel hobbs ) have other things it can do, make jam for instance. so im looking forward to experimenting. The only down side is you cant freeze home made bread . so i cant batch cook anything. "
You can freeze dough though.
So use the prove setting to make your dough and then portion it, bake off what you're going to cook in the oven and freeze the rest. Give it it's second prove after defrosting.
This is really good for Chelsea buns. Make the dough in the breadmaker, after the first prove tip out onto an oiled surface and gently stretch to a large rectangle. Paint with melted butter, sprinkle liberally with sultanas then with cinnamon sugar. Roll up, cut off as many as you want to bake an put on a tray to prove and the put the rest of the roll in the freezer.
Btw when defrosting dough do it overnight in a fridge. |
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i am was a baker and now use a bread maker its so easy bung in the ing'ts and forget it. its not as a good as oven baked but its soooo simple. have fun!
ps dont take out all the salt (reduce it yes) or you wiill get a crap colour por crust and no taste. |
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over a year ago
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My mum had one and swore by it. It takes a lot of the work out of baking.
My daughter bakes a lot and makes all her own bread but prefers the traditional way by hand. But she has said that she doesn't feel bloated with homemade the way shop bought makes her feel. |
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"I have just ordered a bread maker , should be here saturday. I didnt go for an expensive one to start with ,And if i get on with it ok i will upgrade at a later date. The one ive ordered (russel hobbs ) have other things it can do, make jam for instance. so im looking forward to experimenting. The only down side is you cant freeze home made bread . so i cant batch cook anything.
You can freeze dough though.
So use the prove setting to make your dough and then portion it, bake off what you're going to cook in the oven and freeze the rest. Give it it's second prove after defrosting.
This is really good for Chelsea buns. Make the dough in the breadmaker, after the first prove tip out onto an oiled surface and gently stretch to a large rectangle. Paint with melted butter, sprinkle liberally with sultanas then with cinnamon sugar. Roll up, cut off as many as you want to bake an put on a tray to prove and the put the rest of the roll in the freezer.
Btw when defrosting dough do it overnight in a fridge. "
Ohhh nice.
thanks for the tip |
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I also stand with the Panasonic.
For a finer texture and greater volume in your bread, try dissolving a vitamin C tablet into the water.
I also agree wholeheartedly with the comment about salt further up - if you have the time and flour to waste, try making bread without salt and I guarantee you will NOT eat it |
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Using the water you previously boiled potatoes in helps with the crumb and the keeping qualities.
As does using a small tub of yogurt as part of the liquid or adding a spoonful of milk powder or of butter. |
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My works repair agents for Panasonic bread makers, had a few in but usually because folk don't read the instructions properly, saw posts in this thread and they're right, good ingredients and preparation equals good bread but don't expect miracles. X |
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"Any advice?
I'm on a mission to eat less processed foods due to makers adding far too much sugar/fat/salt. "
@OP To eat healthily, avoid anything with a TV commercial . Not as easy as it sounds (personally) but good luck |
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I was very lucky to find a Morphy Richards Icon Breadmaker in a charity store - and I love the bread it makes.
I don't use the milk powder that the recipe book recommends - and I don't put in the sugar or butter either - tried it - but that makes the bread like [heavy] cake!
I now only use the Tesco own brand Bread Mix - and they work out perfect every time.
I also use a half water/half milk mix which makes the bread lighter and the crust softer.
My speciality bread is a Spiced Teabread with chopped nuts, apricots and sultanas and lots of ground spices [nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and cloves] - for which I use cold tea instead of the milk/water mix.
When making any fruit/nut additions - don't put them in until the beeps sound after the first mixing session - or the ingredients get mushed out of recognition.
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You may also wish to check out a previous thread
http://www.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/130578
"Any advice?
I'm on a mission to eat less processed foods due to makers adding far too much sugar/fat/salt. "
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"You may also wish to check out a previous thread
http://www.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/130578
Any advice?
I'm on a mission to eat less processed foods due to makers adding far too much sugar/fat/salt. "
Thank you. |
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"I also stand with the Panasonic.
For a finer texture and greater volume in your bread, try dissolving a vitamin C tablet into the water.
I also agree wholeheartedly with the comment about salt further up - if you have the time and flour to waste, try making bread without salt and I guarantee you will NOT eat it "
If you do not use at least a bit of salt you never kill off the yeast |
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