Do you use a Breadmaker?Any recommendations and tips?

[MrsHoolie]

Hello.
I am thinking of buying a Breadmaker.

Not sure what features to look for or what make.

Also,do you use the 'all in one' packet mixes?

I used a really old one which was my Grandads but you had to use all the ingredients and it was hit and miss how it came out.

Any tips greatfully received!

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There do seem to be quite a few Panasonic models don't there?

I'm surprised that there is not a time delay feature for bread first thing though.

I still haven't bought one yet and may hold off a while yet.

I have looked at Which.co.uk but that just made me more confused!

And I haven't managed to find any models with a retractable paddle

Theres a good guide to choosing and buying a bread maker on the MYFamilyClub website.

www.myfamilyclub.co.uk/shopping/weeks-deals/bread-maker-where-to-get-the-cheapest-deals-and-offers-15417

Have had a couple of basic type machines (current is a Morphy Richards) - both seemd to have doen well - the paddle thing being left in is a bit of a pain at times - not a problem when knocking up a batch if dough.

Can HIGHLY recommend this book found in a cahrity shop;
The Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook by Jennie Shapter, published by Ted Smart ISBN 1-84309-184-4

Can honestly say 100% of whats been made has been good to great (boys words not mine) - milk loaf this weekend went in one sitting..

Panasonic SD255 with raisin dispenser. Had about 4 years and love it, it's never failed. The only bread mix I use sometimes is granary. Otherwise just chuck in ingredients. Th fruit bread is delish and I made pizza dough for the first time on Sat. Was a great success. Definitely worth the extra money.

And the rapid loaf is just fine btw. Sure as hell better than no loaf!:o

i have just brought a panasonic breadmaker and really happy with although the long time to bake is a hassle but i guess when we want fresh bed then we must wait.

Got my bread maker on eBay for £12 and I use it all the time. My machine is a cheap-as-chips Hinari, I don't think you need all the fancy gadgets and add-ons. I reckon I have saved quite a lot of money by not buying artisan bread from the baker's.

If I use the dough and rise programme I can make pizza, naans, rolls, baguettes, french stick, hot cross buns. I also do rye bread, granary, Greek sesame and sourdough. You can also make cakes and pasta dough in it too. If you want to avoid the indentation where the paddle goes let the bread rise in a loaf tin (or on a baking sheet covered with oiled cling film) and cook the bread in your oven.

Always use good flour - I like Allinson's and Doves and make sure flour is fresh and not past its sell-by date otherwise the results will be poor. Another tip don't let the yeast and salt come into contact when you place them in the bucket.

Treat yourself to a nice recipe book. Happy baking

I have just bought a Panasonic SD2501 after reading all the rave reviews. I have made two loaves today from a ready mixed packet, one brown and one white. I measured the water exactly. Both are a disaster - lumpy and uneven - they look more like a mountain than an even loaf. What am I doing wrong or could it be the machine? I thought a packet would be fool proof to start with!

yes u can use the packet mixes just follow the instuctions on the back

i made a cake in my bread maker and the cake got stuck in the tin how do you stop this x

Yes, I have a bread maker named - Panasonic SD YD250. I have been using it since 3 years. It works brilliantly. It features, durability, are excellent. It makes the process very easy, fast, convenient, and effortless. I got this device review from foodgear.org/best-bread-maker-reviews/, this site. I got a great help from this link. If you want you can check this before you buy a new one.