Guest guest Posted November 14, 2000 Report Share Posted November 14, 2000 I have a Hobbs Rapide Breadmaker and it's excellent. I've had it just over a year (family clubbed together and bought it for my birthday last year) and use it nearly every day. I can't bear sliced bread anymore, having been spoilt by fresh every day. Like I have simplified the recipe I use most - I make a half wholemeal/half brown loaf. The brown flour means it rises beautifully - I don't bother with milk powder and use oil instead of margerine as it's quicker and also makes the loaf moister I think. It really does only take minutes to bung in. Occasionally I make other speciality loaves - I quite often make Banana Bread (it's a cake really, not a bread) which is great for using up overripe bananas and is delicious. My one makes a lovely big family sized loaf too - still manage to get through it in a day though! Hannah, 28 Mum to Bethany 71/2, Lawrence nearly 6, Verity 3 1/2, Alfie 9 months Visit me on the web at :- http://hannahshome.20m.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 I am thinking also of asking for one of these for Xmas. So, those of you who have one, which do you recommend? There are two adults, one 3 year old and one 18 month old in our family (with another baby due end of March). We often have friends round for Sunday lunch/tea too so would need one that could do maybe a loaf for 5-6 adults. TIA Francesca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 on 14/11/01 10:21 AM, fab131 at fab131@... wrote: > I am thinking also of asking for one of these for Xmas. and guess what g and i are buying as a joint pressie to each other we had some recently and it had a really nice crust on it - anyone know if they all perform the same crust wise? budget can only stretch to 50.00. jenni still nak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 > >If she does mean a slow cooker, then yes I have one and it's >>wonderful! >>My favourite meal done this way is Chicken Cordon Bleu - chicken >>breasts filled with ham and cheese, coated in egg and breadcrumbs. >>You just brown the chicken, pop it in on auto and leave it for 4-6 >>hours - wonderful to come home too and we all love it. > >>Ruth > >Ruth that sounds scrummy. >I think I know what I want for Christmas! >I also fancy a bread maker. >Anyone got any experience with these-are they a good thing or >do they sit in corner unused collecting dust!I love the smell of fresh >baked bread. > >Kate I think it varies - I have friends who had one, made all kinds of fancy bread for a few months and then it was on permanent dust collection duty. I've had mine four years now and use it at least once or twice a week, but have a very restricted repertoire of recipes that I actually use (Might make more fancy bread if it was a newer model so you can make a smaller loaf) I've simplified the recipes so I only weigh and measure yeast, flour and water - I don't use skimmed milk powder any more for white loaves and I put in a bit of oil instead of butter/marg. Could do it in my sleep. I am particularly partial to added seeds (linseed, pumpkin, sunflower etc) and always make organic. I have also only ever washed the pan once (after using it for dough) - dunno what kind of non-stick it is but it is superb. We reckon it is worth getting one of the more expensive ones - at least we chose Panasonic after friends who had run through several cheaper ones and didn't reckon the elements were up to serious use recommended it. We've bought three for other people in the ensuing years (the spec increases gradually) and I'd recommend getting it from Lakeland as the service was good, they were cheap and it comes to your door (they are not lightweight to get home from the shops!) The only real drawback is that you do really need to be around when it finishes baking - if you don't get it out reasonably promptly it deteriorates a bit (It's still OK just not quite as nice). -- jennifer@... Vaudin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Okay, I'm completely ignorant about these. Do you just chuck the ingredients in and switch on and that's it? If so, I'm tempted to get one too. I wonder if they're sold here in Greece.... can't recall ever seeing one but then wasn't looking out for it! It wouldn't strike me as something that would sell much here because it's a way of life to go to the bakers in the morning and buy fresh bread, which is cheap (roughly 30p a loaf). But home-made fresh bread? Mmmmmm...... Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 > we chose Panasonic after friends who had run through several > cheaper ones and didn't reckon the elements were up to serious use > recommended it. We've bought three for other people in the ensuing > years (the spec increases gradually) There is a new one out this year - Panasonic SD251 > and I'd recommend getting it > from Lakeland as the service was good, they were cheap and it comes > to your door (they are not lightweight to get home from the shops!) I just bought mine from House of Fraser, and they matched the best internet price I found (at http://www.hed.co.uk/prodcategories.asp?CAT=76 ). I could have bought off the internet of course (free delivery) but I am always a bit wary of buying electrical goods online just in case they don't work. Lynda SAHM to (8), (6), Fraser (4), Callum (1) Newsletter editor, Mid-Northumberland Branch Area Rep, Region 7 www.familygarland.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Why are they any better than making bread the usual way - ie stick all the stuff in a bowl, leave for 1 hour, stick dough on plate or in tin (?), put in oven, take out? Am I missing something? Karina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Yes Karina, the mixing together and the kneading bit which lasts at least 20 minutes doesn't it? Plus there's usually a mess to clear up. With a breadmaker you put your ingredients in the tin which takes less than one minute and then later, at a time of your chosing, you take out a ready cooked loaf. In my experience, breadmaker loaves are lovely compared with my hand done efforts! Hannah -----Original Message----- From: kbholm@... Why are they any better than making bread the usual way - ie stick all the stuff in a bowl, leave for 1 hour, stick dough on plate or in tin (?), put in oven, take out? Am I missing something? Karina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Karina wrote >Why are they any better than making bread the usual way - ie stick >all the stuff in a bowl, leave for 1 hour, stick dough on plate or in >tin (?), put in oven, take out? >Am I missing something? I think you just bung everything in ,switch on and out comes bread-at least I hope so! Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Sorry can I put a bit of a damper on Morphy s breadmakers>>> We have a Breville one (Argos) and it is fine. A couple of friends have the same model. However I would NEVER buy a Morphy s as we had an iron which never worked properly despite it going back for repairs constantly. So I boycott Morphy s as much as that N***le place! Trisha SAHM to 3 boys Jack 8, 6 and Isaac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Jenni GH verdict on the COOKWORKS Breadmaker B6989 (£44.50) White bread 8/10, Wholemeal: 6/10 - Makes a small square loaf. Basic machine, but makes good white bread - very even, close texture with a nice flavour and soft, evenly browned crust. Wholemeal loaf has an uneven dense texture with a slightly salty flavour. Easy to use but display could be clearer. Good viewing window. ( Basic white bread programme: 3hr 45min; max loaf size: 1 1/2 lb; 10 programmes, Choice of 2 crust colours; Keep-warm facility; 'Add Ingredient' beep; Display shows countdown; 13-hour delay timer. No crusty French option. Exclusive to Argos: 08700 600 300 www.argos.co.uk MORPHY RICHARDS Fastbake Breadmaker 48230 £59.99 White bread 7/10, Wholemeal 4/10 Makes square loaves with a nicely domed crust. White bread is slightly sweet but has an even, springy texture. Wholemeal loaf has a bland, almost stale flavour. Clear controls and display panel. Basic white programme: 2hr50min; Max loaf size 1 1/2 lb; 12 programmes, including cake and jam; Extra-bake facility; Choice of two loaf sizes; Choice of two crust colours; Keep-warm facility; 'Add ingredient' beep; Display shows countdown; 12-hour delay timer. Stockists: 08450-777700 www.morphyrichards.co.uk Would imagine you would want a wholemeal bread one though; ? You couldn't get parents to club together to give you a different (more expernsive) one? Would you like me to get photocopy of this report? I agree with Hannah, but I do sometimes miss the kneading! Caro > Yes Karina, the mixing together and the kneading bit which lasts at least 20 > minutes doesn't it? Plus there's usually a mess to clear up. With a > breadmaker you put your ingredients in the tin which takes less than one > minute and then later, at a time of your chosing, you take out a ready > cooked loaf. In my experience, breadmaker loaves are lovely compared with > my hand done efforts! > > Hannah says she got some breadmakers at Lakeland - we also tried their Lautcke bread mixes (a six pack of different breads) which they all seemed to enjoy - one to go now... they were quite easy to use. Caro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Sorry can I put a bit of a damper on Morphy s breadmakers. We have had a number returned as faulty - If you want I'll find out what the probs have been when I get back to work on Monday. It could be operator error. For demo purposes the girls in the cookshop use the top range Panasonic... The smell gently wafts its way up to my office eerie and as a result we girls in the office have to dive out to buy food to stop the sound of stomach rumbling deafening our boss! total cruelty 'cos the bread is never ready by the time I leave at 1pm. Caroline Jersey Off work looking after sick dd1 > MORPHY RICHARDS Fastbake Breadmaker 48230 £59.99 White bread 7/10, > Wholemeal 4/10 > Makes square loaves with a nicely domed crust. Germain Jersey British Channel Islands 49º11'30 " N 02º06'12 " W WGS84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Hannah wrote: > Occasionally I make other speciality loaves - I quite often make Banana > Bread (it's a cake really, not a bread) which is great for using up overripe > bananas and is delicious. > > That sounds scrummy - do you think you could post the recipe? Trisha SAHM to 3 boys Jack 8, 6 and Isaac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 > > we chose Panasonic after friends who had run through several >> cheaper ones and didn't reckon the elements were up to serious use >> recommended it. We've bought three for other people in the ensuing >> years (the spec increases gradually) > >There is a new one out this year - Panasonic SD251 > >> and I'd recommend getting it >> from Lakeland as the service was good, they were cheap and it comes >> to your door (they are not lightweight to get home from the shops!) > >I just bought mine from House of Fraser, and they matched the best internet >price I found (at http://www.hed.co.uk/prodcategories.asp?CAT=76 ). I could >have bought off the internet of course (free delivery) but I am always a bit >wary of buying electrical goods online just in case they don't work. > >Lynda Yes - I was edgy, but the reason I say it is good service is because it was a present for my parents (services above and beyond and all that) and they took it home with them and only then discovered that a bit was broken. Lakeland sorted it all out very quickly and supplied said new model. -- jennifer@... Vaudin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 asked > I've got a great banana bread recipe but not for a bread maker. > It's a throw it all in a bowl,mix then cook - just about the level of > involvement I like. > And it always turns out tops. > Would that be any good, or was it particularly a bread-maker one you > were after? > If it is for a bread maker then DH will make it - otherwise I will have to make it! Trisha SAHM to 3 boys Jack 8, 6 and Isaac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 I've got a great banana bread recipe but not for a bread maker. It's a throw it all in a bowl,mix then cook - just about the level of involvement I like. And it always turns out tops. Would that be any good, or was it particularly a bread-maker one you were after? Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3¾ > That sounds scrummy - do you think you could post the recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 As I have been so enthusiastic about breadmakers, I thought I better just post two downsides that I remembered this evening. At the bottom of the pan is a small paddle that mixes everything together. Well, when I first got mine I kept forgetting to put it in after taking the last loaf out, so I'd hear the thing whizzing away, have a quick look to see that the flour and water was just sitting there! It involved getting very messy by trying to poke this paddle thing in through all the flour and water before the machine whizzed it round again, with much cursing.... The other thing is that I mainly cook a medium sized loaf. Obviously they are all the same length because of the size of the pan, but the height varies according to whether you cook small, medium or large. If you then want to toast the bread it sticks quite a long way out of the toaster which annoys my DH as you get a piece of toast that's half done and half not IYSWIM. Still they're not big problems. Hannah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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