Bread makers any good these days?

[dickymint]

In particular this one...........

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09WVSYLZP/ref...

We do occasional make our own in a steam oven but finding it a bit of a bind lately. The one linked to also has an ice cream maker attachment (looks unavailable in the UK but can source it from Amazon DE) which is interesting.

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TheInternet said:

Why would you choose that over the go-to Panasonic ones?

Looks, lack of window? And no ice cream attachment.

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hairy v said:

oddman said:

Panasonic every time. We've had our SD253 a long time - must be best part of 20 years. I think we bought a new tin for it a while back as the non stick was going a bit. That was probably due to the odd time when I forgot to put the yeast in and woke up to a nicely naked brick.

We have used it 2 or 3 times a week for most of that time. Yes the paddle leaves a defect in the loaf but a small price to pay for something that does what it should do so well.

The original recommendation came from here.

Another vote for the SD253, had ours a similar time and still making good bread.

I understand brand loyalty and it's great to hear about the longevity of your machines but surely things have moved on in 20 years? Our old Rangemaster oven gave us great service (and food including bread) for many years then we built a kitchen extension and fitted two Nef ovens that both have bread functions and one that is full steam - it was a revelation by comparison!

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Murph7355 said:

dickymint said:

I understand brand loyalty and it's great to hear about the longevity of your machines but surely things have moved on in 20 years? Our old Rangemaster oven gave us great service (and food including bread) for many years then we built a kitchen extension and fitted two Nef ovens that both have bread functions and one that is full steam - it was a revelation by comparison!

Not when you consider what they do.

Stir up ingredients. Timed waits. Heat.

(Panasonic here ).

So no significant improvements in the last 20 years and Pana rules the roost? I'm surprised other manufactures even bother

To be honest this is more Wifey's idea as I don't make bread as often as I used to and all She wants is a simple way (without all the mess and time) to get a decent fresh daily loaf.

In an ideal world I'd like a bread maker that could reproduce my last attempt at a Tiger Loaf ............

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Just to wrap this up. Gastroback works fine and the Ice cream attachment arrived the other day from Amazon DE and a doddle to use. This is the first time I've ever made ice cream. This one is a simple recipe using cream, condensed milk, semi skimmed milk and vanilla extract - delicious



Strange that other manufactures don't offer this as an attachment to their bread machines!!

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As stated I only bought a bread machine because Wifey wanted one as I got fed up of making my own on a regular basis - even though our two ovens have bread making functions including steam, proofing functions. We are very happy with the bread machine so far for everyday bread and Wifey is happy to use it. The recipe I've used in the past for a 'sticky' Malt loaf (Soreen style) didn't quite work and sunk a lot but still very very tasty but I know I can adapt the recipe to suit.

For those in here that are having problems with either recipe or doubts about their machine - might I suggest they try it with a ready made mix such as "Wrights" it's super easy as an everyday bread and available in several mixes (Cheddar and Sundried Tomato being one of my favourites). Tesco do their own version but it is exactly the same as Wrights for £1 a packet........






And I'll say again that the ice-cream attachment is an out and out win for the Gastroback

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Getting the hang of it and bread making is no longer a chore! I've been looking for a recipe for a very soft and long lasting sandwich loaf and this is it.......

https://breaddad.com/extra-soft-bread-machine-brea...

First loaf was too sweet so i now use 1 Tbs of sugar and not 3

Also been working on malt loaf (Soren style)...............



Wifey loves it but for me it needs more malt extract and/or black treacle. The next one will be a variant of that Greek Yogurt recipe above.