"notbob" > wrote in message
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> How long is a bread machine suppose to knead the dough?
>
> I'm on second machine and it's been kneading for 15 mins!
>
> I figured the first machine was defective cuz 2 buttons didn't work and
> the
> timer didn't progress. I threw dough in 2nd machine and it kneaded for 3
> mins, then rested (doing whatever) then started kneading again. Been
> kneading for..... well. At least the timer is advancing. Is this normal?
> Do the damn things ever BAKE!!??
>
> nb

The instruction book for your machine will give the kneading, rise & punch
down time for all bread cycles.

The reason the kneading seems so long is the very small amount of dough that
is actually kneaded by the paddle as it rotates.

If the times are not in sync with the instructions return the machine.

Dimitri