Best Bread Making Machines
Anyone who enjoys fresh bread, but not the effort needed to make it
, will love a handy countertop bread maker. It still takes a few hours, but the machine does almost all the work, taking out the guesswork and giving you a slice of freedom to go with your fresh bread.
The Basics
There are as many brands, models, styles, colors and features of bread makers as there are types of bread you can make. Choose one based on your own preference and lifestyle.
If youre short on storage or counter space, consider a compact model.
If youll use it a lot, consider matching it to your other appliances since it will be on your counter a lot.
The type of bread you want to make dictates the features of the machine you should buy. The more features, the higher the price tag, so only pay for what youll use.
The range of features found in many bread makers include:
Settings for bread type (white bread, wheat-free bread, French bread, or fruit and nut breads), crust colour (light, medium, dark), and texture (regular, firm soft).
Dough Cycle just mixes the dough but doesnt bake it, which is good if you want to use the dough for other purposes (e.g. pizza, cinnamon rolls)
A User Programmable feature lets your program your own cycles.
The Fast Bake feature bakes the bread faster; in some models, under an hour.
A viewing window is helpful for checking progress.
A programmable timer is handy for fresh-baked bread while youre otherwise occupied.
An ingredient timer signals when to add ingredients (like fruit and nuts) during the baking process
A keep warm function keeps bread warm if youre not around when its done.
Most machines produce loaves somewhere in the range of 1 to 2.5 pounds.
The pans are most often aluminum with a nonstick coating. Some are dishwasher safe. Make sure you use wood or plastic utensils to avoid scratching the coating.
Dual kneading blades knead the dough more thoroughly, so that your finished loaf has a better crumb.
Look for a legible display with easy-to-understand settings.
For baking mainly whole-wheat or multi-grain loaves, look for a machine with higher than average horsepower, as this will help knead the heavier grains.
Other Considerations
Many grocery stores carry bread mixes made especially for bread makers.
Be Aware
Bread that sits in the bread maker for a considerable amount of time after its done gets soft or soggy. The keep warm feature shouldnt be used for extended periods of time.
Machines that take longer than half an hour to preheat or longer than 3.5 hours to make a basic loaf may be more of a burden than convenience in the kitchen.
Make sure that the gears inside the machine never get wet.
Article source: Anna and Kristina blog
by: Marianne B. Conway
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