subject: Innovation in Today's Bread Making Machines [print this page] Innovation in Today's Bread Making Machines
You've heard about programmable appliances that does what it needs to do with the push of a button. You don't have to think about them afterwards. After that, they automatically go about their function without needing you. Maybe you think that's science fiction or something that you'd watch in Star Trek. But no, that's no longer science fiction and the time has come for these kind of high tech programmable machines to come to the market. Among the whole retinue of programmable home appliances are bread making machines.
I recall my childhood when I'd watch my nana, bake bread or pie in a brick oven. It was smoky, messy, long, but the aroma of baking bread was good. Then the gas fed ovens were made. They took out the smoke in baking, made it faster by hours, but then you'd still have to watch the bread and adjust the flames manually. Now, Japanese innovation came up with the idea of baking without having to bake. Sound confusing? Bear with me.
Part of baking includes watching over the bread rise. Now, with automatic bread making machines that are programmable, something very important is added in the mixture: the time saved. These electronic bread making machines, need minimal supervision, maintenance and upkeep. Since it is electric, you wouldn't have to fret about accidents that gas ovens may introduce. Safety is a factor and the Japanese have designed these bread making machines such as the Zojirushi bread maker to be as user friendly, intuitive and safe as possible.
Gone are the days when you'd have to spend half of the day just watching your bread bake to perfection. The word here is automatic. In fact, this is one of the mainstays of the Zojirushi bread maker, it has a 13 hour automatic timer that guarantees that anyone can bake. Its dual kneading blades knead the dough like a pro. If you ask me, the only thing that these tech marvels lack is a hat and an apron. Maybe that's where the future is going, but today, a Zojirushi bread maker will suffice for yummy baking goodness.
