Breadmaker question

[Gillian76]

Am just about to use mine for the first time. [excited emoticon]

DD is allergic to milk so I've substituted olive oil for the butter. The recipe book says milk powder too. Can I just miss this out?

I always leave out the milk powder as I don't use cow products, ditto use olive oil/vegan non-hydrogenated marge instead of butter. Works just fine.

i dont use milk powder and i actually found the results better.

Great, thanks. Have just switched it on. Looking forward to delicious fresh bread! Will let you know the result :)

you cant beat the smell around the house

i don't add milk powder or sugar. the bread is yummy.

dh uses that fake-o coffee mate powder and it works a treat.

they are great. make fantastic pizza dough which hordes of children can top with what they please. entertainment and good food.... ours is panasonic.

Panasonic here too. Hoping for great things!

what are you making for first effort? one small tip... if you cut down salt amount dont put sugar in... is unbalanced and tastes caramelly and yuk. think it does need some salt. we do basic wholemeal all the time. the timer thing is v good. ingredients in before bed. turns self on early am. ready for breakfast....
want to hear how you get on...

Just a basic white. It has 35 mins to go.

are you excited ?

Smells good...

9 mins to go.

OK, how long do I have to leave it before cutting...

I assume you've cut it by now - if not, go ahead!
A lot of books suggest 1 hour, but this isn't possible with the smell wafting, is it?

We are eating it for breakfast right now. Kids are very impressed.

Me too :o

well done. good isnt it? not sure how long you should leave before cutting. do know you should take it out of machine as soon as its done or it goes soggy in the steam. also its red hot!