Small breadmaker recommendation

[HOGEPH]

I used to have a Panasonic breadmaker back in the 90's which made lovely bread, but far too much for 1 person.

I love bread, but figure that home made must be better healthwise, so I fancy trying another breadmaker.

However the wife doesn't eat a lot of it, and I'm limited on space in the kitchen, so I need a machine that is compact and produces small loaves, rather than buying a big machine and half filling it.

Any recommendations?

Edited by HOGEPH on Thursday 4th July 08:41

[C0ffin D0dger]

My Panasonic, on the small setting, makes a fairly small loaf. I slice mine once it's cooled off and stick it in the freezer so I can use it a few slices at a time without it going off.

[jet_noise]

C0ffin D0dger said:

My Panasonic, on the small setting, makes a fairly small loaf. I slice mine once it's cooled off and stick it in the freezer so I can use it a few slices at a time without it going off.

I cut 1/3 off and stick it in the freezer cling-film wrapped. 2/3 gets used over 3 days or so from a bread bin during which it hasn't become too stale. Then use the 1/3rd. Surprisingly still smells and tastes freshly baked when defrosted!

[J8 SVG]

Do you really need a bread maker? even if you can't be bothered to knead it, you could use a stand mixer with a dough hook and just make half of a normal recipe then use your oven to bake it

You'll likely get a much better crust anyway and you could also shape into rolls or something if you want smaller portions

[HOGEPH]

J8 SVG said:

Do you really need a bread maker? even if you can't be bothered to knead it, you could use a stand mixer with a dough hook and just make half of a normal recipe then use your oven to bake it

You'll likely get a much better crust anyway and you could also shape into rolls or something if you want smaller portions

I'm too lazy for that!

[easytiger123]

I got one of these things:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sage-BBM800BSS-Custom-Bre...

Does a great job and has never let me down.

[devnull]

J8 SVG said:

Do you really need a bread maker? even if you can't be bothered to knead it, you could use a stand mixer with a dough hook and just make half of a normal recipe then use your oven to bake it

You'll likely get a much better crust anyway and you could also shape into rolls or something if you want smaller portions

This, all day long.

[dickymint]

devnull said:

J8 SVG said:

Do you really need a bread maker? even if you can't be bothered to knead it, you could use a stand mixer with a dough hook and just make half of a normal recipe then use your oven to bake it

You'll likely get a much better crust anyway and you could also shape into rolls or something if you want smaller portions

This, all day long.

This, all week long even.

If (as OP says he's lazy) then just buy Wrights (Tesco etc. co their own brand which is identical for 0.85p for a 500 gram packet.

I did there their Ciabatta version a couple of days ago.....

Mix the contents with 350ml tepid water for 5 minutes.
Add a TBS of olive oil and mix for a further 2 minutes.
Slop it out onto a floured worktop and press into a rough rectangle 300mm X 150mm and leave for ten minutes.
Shape onto a greased baking tray (OP do this in 2 loaves as 1 will be far to big for your immediate needs)
Cover with loose clingfilm and let rise for about 30mins until doubled in size in a warm place.
Bake at 210C for about 25 minutes.

It really is that easy and you'll wonder why you ever bothered with a machine.

Having just fitted a pair of Nef ovens, one of them being full steam and both having proofing ovens and programmes, I now make nearly all our bread at home. But quite often I will use "ready mix" packs which are as good and come in various recipes.

Photo of Wednesday's loaf.....................