I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime the
spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.

While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread machine.
I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm beginning to wonder
if I might like having one.

Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make bread the
traditional way? Any particular recommendations?

Thanks!

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Recent polls reveal that some people have never
been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin

I love my bread machine. I do still do it traditionally sometimes. Most of
the time I use my bread machine to get the bread to the dough stage. I then
take it out and go from there. I make a lot of Canape' bread. So, I'll
bake using the tubes. I make my own rolls and I use the bread maker to do
the dough. Great Grandma would never have guessed, but I know she would
have approved.

Lynne
"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime the
> spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>
> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
> machine.
> I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm beginning to
> wonder
> if I might like having one.
>
> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make bread
> the
> traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
> __________________________________________________
>
> Recent polls reveal that some people have never
> been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin
>

Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:37:40p, King's Crown meant to say...

> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
> 28.19...
>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>
>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>
>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?

> I love my bread machine. I do still do it traditionally sometimes.
> Most of the time I use my bread machine to get the bread to the dough
> stage. I then take it out and go from there. I make a lot of Canape'
> bread. So, I'll bake using the tubes. I make my own rolls and I use
> the bread maker to do the dough. Great Grandma would never have
> guessed, but I know she would have approved.
>
> Lynne

Thanks, Lynne. That's the part I really wondered about...actually baking
the loaf in the machine. I think I might be inclined to remove it before
baking, then shaping and baking myself. What kind do you have? Is the
inner pan dishwasher safe?

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Recent polls reveal that some people have never
been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:37:40p, King's Crown meant to say...
>
>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
>> 28.19...
>>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>>
>>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>>
>>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>
>> I love my bread machine. I do still do it traditionally sometimes.
>> Most of the time I use my bread machine to get the bread to the dough
>> stage. I then take it out and go from there. I make a lot of Canape'
>> bread. So, I'll bake using the tubes. I make my own rolls and I use
>> the bread maker to do the dough. Great Grandma would never have
>> guessed, but I know she would have approved.
>>
>> Lynne
>
> Thanks, Lynne. That's the part I really wondered about...actually baking
> the loaf in the machine. I think I might be inclined to remove it before
> baking, then shaping and baking myself. What kind do you have? Is the
> inner pan dishwasher safe?
>

on every bread machine I have had, the pan was not dishwasher safe and in fact
you were advised to never suberge it. The inside of the pans are non-stick and
wash out easily, no problem.

--
..:Heather:.
www.velvet-c.com
I thought I was driving by Gettysburg once but it ends up I was just driving
by your mom's house.

Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:49:34p, The Bubbo meant to say...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:37:40p, King's Crown meant to say...
>>
>>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> 28.19...
>>>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>>>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>>>
>>>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>>>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>>>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>>>
>>>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>>>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>>
>>> I love my bread machine. I do still do it traditionally sometimes.
>>> Most of the time I use my bread machine to get the bread to the dough
>>> stage. I then take it out and go from there. I make a lot of Canape'
>>> bread. So, I'll bake using the tubes. I make my own rolls and I use
>>> the bread maker to do the dough. Great Grandma would never have
>>> guessed, but I know she would have approved.
>>>
>>> Lynne
>>
>> Thanks, Lynne. That's the part I really wondered about...actually
>> baking the loaf in the machine. I think I might be inclined to remove
>> it before baking, then shaping and baking myself. What kind do you
>> have? Is the inner pan dishwasher safe?
>>
>
> on every bread machine I have had, the pan was not dishwasher safe and
> in fact you were advised to never suberge it. The inside of the pans are
> non-stick and wash out easily, no problem.
>

Drat! I try to never buy anything I can't throw in the dishwasher. :-(
OTOH, I guess this pan wouldn't take much than wiping out.

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Recent polls reveal that some people have never
been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:49:34p, The Bubbo meant to say...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:37:40p, King's Crown meant to say...
>>>
>>>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> 28.19...
>>>>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>>>>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>>>>
>>>>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>>>>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>>>>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>>>>
>>>>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>>>>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>>>
>>>> I love my bread machine. I do still do it traditionally sometimes.
>>>> Most of the time I use my bread machine to get the bread to the dough
>>>> stage. I then take it out and go from there. I make a lot of Canape'
>>>> bread. So, I'll bake using the tubes. I make my own rolls and I use
>>>> the bread maker to do the dough. Great Grandma would never have
>>>> guessed, but I know she would have approved.
>>>>
>>>> Lynne
>>>
>>> Thanks, Lynne. That's the part I really wondered about...actually
>>> baking the loaf in the machine. I think I might be inclined to remove
>>> it before baking, then shaping and baking myself. What kind do you
>>> have? Is the inner pan dishwasher safe?
>>>
>>
>> on every bread machine I have had, the pan was not dishwasher safe and
>> in fact you were advised to never suberge it. The inside of the pans are
>> non-stick and wash out easily, no problem.
>>
>
> Drat! I try to never buy anything I can't throw in the dishwasher. :-(
> OTOH, I guess this pan wouldn't take much than wiping out.
>

yeah, especially on my breadman, i just wipe it out (making sure to get the
crud under the paddle)

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www.velvet-c.com
I thought I was driving by Gettysburg once but it ends up I was just driving
by your mom's house.

On 25 Sep 2006 03:16:31 +0200, Wayne Boatwright
<wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote:

>Drat! I try to never buy anything I can't throw in the dishwasher. :-(
>OTOH, I guess this pan wouldn't take much than wiping out.

I've been putting mine in the dishwasher for years. Paddles go in the
silverware basket. Make sure you get one with two paddles. I mostly
just use it for the dough if the kitchen aid is being used.

Lou

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:49:34p, The Bubbo meant to say...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:37:40p, King's Crown meant to say...
>>>
>>>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> 28.19...
>>>>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>>>>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>>>>
>>>>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>>>>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>>>>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>>>>
>>>>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>>>>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>>>
>>>> I love my bread machine. I do still do it traditionally sometimes.
>>>> Most of the time I use my bread machine to get the bread to the dough
>>>> stage. I then take it out and go from there. I make a lot of Canape'
>>>> bread. So, I'll bake using the tubes. I make my own rolls and I use
>>>> the bread maker to do the dough. Great Grandma would never have
>>>> guessed, but I know she would have approved.
>>>>
>>>> Lynne
>>>
>>> Thanks, Lynne. That's the part I really wondered about...actually
>>> baking the loaf in the machine. I think I might be inclined to remove
>>> it before baking, then shaping and baking myself. What kind do you
>>> have? Is the inner pan dishwasher safe?
>>>
>>
>> on every bread machine I have had, the pan was not dishwasher safe and
>> in fact you were advised to never suberge it. The inside of the pans are
>> non-stick and wash out easily, no problem.
>>
>
> Drat! I try to never buy anything I can't throw in the dishwasher. :-(
> OTOH, I guess this pan wouldn't take much than wiping out.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright

Mine has been in the dishwasher MANY times and the book never said to do. I
have several Pampered Chef items that I have been warned not to dish wash
even though the paperwork says I can. I find it a challenge. OH YEAH...
let's just see what happens if I put it in the dish washer a few hundred
times! I really do very little hand washing if possible. The bread machine
pan is very easy to wipe out.

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:49:34p, The Bubbo meant to say...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:37:40p, King's Crown meant to say...
>>>
>>>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> 28.19...
>>>>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but
>>>>> anytime
>>>>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>>>>
>>>>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>>>>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>>>>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>>>>
>>>>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>>>>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>>>
>>>> I love my bread machine. I do still do it traditionally sometimes.
>>>> Most of the time I use my bread machine to get the bread to the dough
>>>> stage. I then take it out and go from there. I make a lot of
>>>> Canape'
>>>> bread. So, I'll bake using the tubes. I make my own rolls and I use
>>>> the bread maker to do the dough. Great Grandma would never have
>>>> guessed, but I know she would have approved.
>>>>
>>>> Lynne
>>>
>>> Thanks, Lynne. That's the part I really wondered about...actually
>>> baking the loaf in the machine. I think I might be inclined to remove
>>> it before baking, then shaping and baking myself. What kind do you
>>> have? Is the inner pan dishwasher safe?
>>>
>>
>> on every bread machine I have had, the pan was not dishwasher safe and
>> in fact you were advised to never suberge it. The inside of the pans
>> are
>> non-stick and wash out easily, no problem.
>>
>
> Drat! I try to never buy anything I can't throw in the dishwasher. :-(
> OTOH, I guess this pan wouldn't take much than wiping out.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
> __________________________________________________
>
> Recent polls reveal that some people have never
> been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin
>

I can't tell about all but my pan is nonstick and I don't even wash it.
The bits of dough just dry and I brush it out when they are.



--
My Word
in
FERGUS/HARLINGEN
http://www.mompeagram.homestead.com/index.html

Mine is dish washer safe, but it has a stick free surface and I just give it
quick wipe out with some water, a paper towel and stick it back in the
machine for next time. It is a 15 year old Zojirushi.

Most bread machines have a "dough cycle". It's very handy if you don't want
to bake in the machine.

I've baked a loaf in there many times. I have the tall square pan and it
makes perfect sandwich sized slices. Unlike a friend of mine's who's is
round. What were the manufacturers thinking?! She gave it to me years ago
and during the holiday season I use it along with mine to make MORE dough.
Bwah ha ha

Lynne

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:37:40p, King's Crown meant to say...
>
>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
>> 28.19...
>>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>>
>>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>>
>>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>
>> I love my bread machine. I do still do it traditionally sometimes.
>> Most of the time I use my bread machine to get the bread to the dough
>> stage. I then take it out and go from there. I make a lot of Canape'
>> bread. So, I'll bake using the tubes. I make my own rolls and I use
>> the bread maker to do the dough. Great Grandma would never have
>> guessed, but I know she would have approved.
>>
>> Lynne
>
> Thanks, Lynne. That's the part I really wondered about...actually baking
> the loaf in the machine. I think I might be inclined to remove it before
> baking, then shaping and baking myself. What kind do you have? Is the
> inner pan dishwasher safe?
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
> __________________________________________________
>
> Recent polls reveal that some people have never
> been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin
>

Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 07:48:53p, King's Crown meant to say...

> Mine is dish washer safe, but it has a stick free surface and I just
> give it quick wipe out with some water, a paper towel and stick it back
> in the machine for next time. It is a 15 year old Zojirushi.
>
> Most bread machines have a "dough cycle". It's very handy if you don't
> want to bake in the machine.
>
> I've baked a loaf in there many times. I have the tall square pan and
> it makes perfect sandwich sized slices. Unlike a friend of mine's who's
> is round. What were the manufacturers thinking?! She gave it to me
> years ago and during the holiday season I use it along with mine to make
> MORE dough. Bwah ha ha
>
> Lynne

Thanks, Lynne. Good to know.

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Recent polls reveal that some people have never
been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin

In article et>,
"King's Crown" > wrote:

> I have the tall square pan and it makes perfect sandwich sized
> slices. Unlike a friend of mine's who's is round. What were the
> manufacturers thinking?!

Oscar Mayer bologna.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.mac.com/barbschaller
http://jamlady.eboard.com

On Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:37:40 GMT, "King's Crown" >
wrote:

>I love my bread machine. I do still do it traditionally sometimes. Most of
>the time I use my bread machine to get the bread to the dough stage. I then
>take it out and go from there.

Mostly I love the bread machine for the ease of cleanup. No, that's
not all -- I also love that I haven't had a loaf fail since I started
using it, and I often have failed loaves when I make bread by hand. I
think I'm a bad kneader or something.

Anyway, I really like this machine, and I'm going to keep trying
recipes until I make something with a perfect texture for sandwiches.

serene
--
"I can't decide if I feel more like four ten-year-olds or ten four-year-olds." Laurie Anderson , on turning 40.

http://serenejournal.livejournal.com

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime the
> spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>
> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
machine.
> I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm beginning to wonder
> if I might like having one.
>
> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make bread the
> traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>
> Thanks!
>

I adore mine and use it often. I make all manner of breads, focaccias,
cinnamon rolls, pizza dough and whatnot in it. I do tend to use it more in the
winter than summer, but then I do tend to have more time to cook in the winter
than summer. I have a Breadman and I love it. I posted about my experiences
previously, the Oster sucked heavy balls, the West Bend rocked my fat little
world.

--
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www.velvet-c.com
I thought I was driving by Gettysburg once but it ends up I was just driving
by your mom's house.

Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:47:49p, The Bubbo meant to say...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>
>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>
>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>
> I adore mine and use it often. I make all manner of breads, focaccias,
> cinnamon rolls, pizza dough and whatnot in it. I do tend to use it more
> in the winter than summer, but then I do tend to have more time to cook
> in the winter than summer. I have a Breadman and I love it. I posted
> about my experiences previously, the Oster sucked heavy balls, the West
> Bend rocked my fat little world.
>

It's tempting!

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Recent polls reveal that some people have never
been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:47:49p, The Bubbo meant to say...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>>
>>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>>
>>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>
>> I adore mine and use it often. I make all manner of breads, focaccias,
>> cinnamon rolls, pizza dough and whatnot in it. I do tend to use it more
>> in the winter than summer, but then I do tend to have more time to cook
>> in the winter than summer. I have a Breadman and I love it. I posted
>> about my experiences previously, the Oster sucked heavy balls, the West
>> Bend rocked my fat little world.
>>
>
> It's tempting!
>

Do it, join the dark side. Come, take my hand and walk with me through the
shadows of the breadmaker world...

--
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www.velvet-c.com
I thought I was driving by Gettysburg once but it ends up I was just driving
by your mom's house.

Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 06:19:49p, The Bubbo meant to say...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 05:47:49p, The Bubbo meant to say...
>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>>>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>>>
>>>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>>>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>>>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>>>
>>>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>>>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>
>>> I adore mine and use it often. I make all manner of breads, focaccias,
>>> cinnamon rolls, pizza dough and whatnot in it. I do tend to use it more
>>> in the winter than summer, but then I do tend to have more time to cook
>>> in the winter than summer. I have a Breadman and I love it. I posted
>>> about my experiences previously, the Oster sucked heavy balls, the West
>>> Bend rocked my fat little world.
>>>
>>
>> It's tempting!
>>
>
> Do it, join the dark side. Come, take my hand and walk with me through
the
> shadows of the breadmaker world...
>

I'm going to give it some thought. I'm sure if I said the word, I'd get
one as a gift. David was hinting.

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Recent polls reveal that some people have never
been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime the
> spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>
> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread machine.
> I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm beginning to wonder
> if I might like having one.
>
> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make bread the
> traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>
> Thanks!
>


Wayne:

Go to http://www.epinions.com and enter <bread machine> in the
search window.

gloria p

Oh pshaw, on Sun 24 Sep 2006 07:58:26p, Puester meant to say...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>
>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>
>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>
>
> Wayne:
>
> Go to http://www.epinions.com and enter <bread machine> in the
> search window.
>
> gloria p
>

Thanks, Gloria. I'll do that.

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Recent polls reveal that some people have never
been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin

I like my Oster. The worst part is that the agitator (paddle) leaves a
hole in the loaf so that about a fourth or fifth of the slices have a
hole in them.

Are there any breadmakers with a retractable paddle?

A bread maker is a lot like a top-loading automatic washing machine. It
goes through a cycle, is partly programmable, and reduces the amount of
attention you have to give to the job. It has a rotating agitator. It
sounds a little like a washing machine.

You will still have to give twenty minutes or so per loaf for measuring,
cooling, slicing, and packaging.

Since it's a lot easier than hand-making the bread, you may start making
all your bread. If you do, don't reuse the storage bags, because mold
grows in the bags and makes the bread get moldy sooner.

Oh pshaw, on Mon 25 Sep 2006 09:47:08a, Matt meant to say...

> A bread maker is a lot like a top-loading automatic washing machine. It
> goes through a cycle, is partly programmable, and reduces the amount of
> attention you have to give to the job. It has a rotating agitator. It
> sounds a little like a washing machine.
>
> You will still have to give twenty minutes or so per loaf for measuring,
> cooling, slicing, and packaging.
>
> Since it's a lot easier than hand-making the bread, you may start making
> all your bread. If you do, don't reuse the storage bags, because mold
> grows in the bags and makes the bread get moldy sooner.
>

Thanks, Matt. Helpful notes!

--
Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
_____________________

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime the
> spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>
> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
> machine.
> I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm beginning to
> wonder
> if I might like having one.
>
> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make bread
> the
> traditional way? Any particular recommendations?

Wayne, I LOVE my bread machine -- it's the next greatest thing to sliced
bread :-) I'm on my lunch break at work right now, and I don't remember the
model. My mom bought it, and when she never used it, she gave it to me. I
use it at least once a week, usually twice. Mine is a cheapie, and I've
heard others whose opinions I respect recommend Zojirushi which is (or was)
top of the line. Having said that, mine WAS cheap and is going strong.

You are going to LOVE it!

TammyM

Oh pshaw, on Mon 25 Sep 2006 12:03:44p, TammyM meant to say...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
> 28.19...
>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>
>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>
>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>
> Wayne, I LOVE my bread machine -- it's the next greatest thing to
> sliced bread :-) I'm on my lunch break at work right now, and I don't
> remember the model. My mom bought it, and when she never used it, she
> gave it to me. I use it at least once a week, usually twice. Mine is a
> cheapie, and I've heard others whose opinions I respect recommend
> Zojirushi which is (or was) top of the line. Having said that, mine WAS
> cheap and is going strong.
>
> You are going to LOVE it!
>
> TammyM
>
>

Thanks, Tammy! I'm still "teetering" about having one, but I'm thinking
even if I still follow my usual methods most of the time, it might be fun
to have the machine to experiment with.

--
Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
_____________________

I agree with the rest of the group, I love my machine. Not only for bread,
but for mixing up any dough that I want. I do bake the bread in the machine
when I am rushed, but I prefer to take it to the dough stage, then bake it
in my oven. I also have a wonderful roll recipe that I take to the dough
stage in the machine. It makes the whole process so much easier.

Debbie in Indiana


"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime the
> spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>
> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
> machine.
> I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm beginning to
> wonder
> if I might like having one.
>
> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make bread
> the
> traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
> __________________________________________________
>
> Recent polls reveal that some people have never
> been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin
>

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
> the
> spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>
> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
> machine.
> I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm beginning to
> wonder
> if I might like having one.
>
> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make bread
> the
> traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
> __________________________________________________
>
> Recent polls reveal that some people have never
> been polled. Until recently. --George Carlin
>
I love my bread machine. I have 2 of them. One I keep in my RV.

Mine is a Philips and it is not just a bread machine but a toaster and an
oven. I never use the toaster feature but it broils great and the oven
works better than most toaster ovens. It's super in the rv because I use
it outside and don't heat up the RV.



--
My Word
in
FERGUS/HARLINGEN
http://www.mompeagram.homestead.com/index.html

Following up to my own post... There have been so many great responses to my
question, that I want to thank each of you. It's been very helpful to read
all your comments. I think I've decided to buy a machine *after* we move. I
doubt I'd really use it before then.

Thanks again!

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Cats don't correct your stories.

On 30 Sep 2006 09:14:40 +0200, Wayne Boatwright
<wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote:

>
>Following up to my own post... There have been so many great responses to my
>question, that I want to thank each of you. It's been very helpful to read
>all your comments. I think I've decided to buy a machine *after* we move. I
>doubt I'd really use it before then.
>

One piece of advice- if you buy a machine and like it a lot, buy an
extra pan from the manufacturer ASAP. I love my machine but I make a
lot of whole wheat bread and the rough flour wore down the non-stick
lining (constant use for over 12 yr). Plus, if something happens to
the rotor mechanism for the paddle, it is helpful to have another. Of
course you're gambline that the machine itself will outlast the pans,
as mine has.

I bought a second pan when I first got my machine and had to use it
after 5-6 yr, when the paddle rotor started to turn with difficulty.
(It's sealed so it's not like it can be oiled or repaired). By that
time, the company no longer made that model or replacement pans
(actually, the company's line has been taken over by another company).
Now, 5-6 yr after putting the second pan into service, the non-stick
is wearing off. I can get around it to a degree by letting the bread
cool for 10 min in the pan. That softens the crust enough to get it
out but it deteriorates the quality of the crust.

In any case, I doubled (at least) the lifespan of the ABM by buying
the second pan while the model was still available. The pan was
expensive ($40) but kept a working machine out of the landfill for a
while longer.

I am not excited about taking a chance on buying a new machine because
mine makes 1.5 lb loaves and I hate to dispose of an appliance which
essentially works fine. The new ones which make 2 lb do so by making
fatter loaves rather than longer/taller loaves. The larger slices are
(a) too big for a sandwich and (b) the slices don't fit in my sandwich
keepers. I can't have a horizontal loaf machine, one of the reasons
being that they take up too much counter space.

On the upside, the newer machines seem to have more durable, heavier
pans; on the downside, that will probably affect the character of the
crust. The crust on bread from my machine was exactly how I liked it
(thin and crispy).

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

Oh pshaw, on Sun 01 Oct 2006 05:52:19a, Curly Sue meant to say...

> On 30 Sep 2006 09:14:40 +0200, Wayne Boatwright
> <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>Following up to my own post... There have been so many great responses
>>to my question, that I want to thank each of you. It's been very
>>helpful to read all your comments. I think I've decided to buy a
>>machine *after* we move. I doubt I'd really use it before then.
>>
>
> One piece of advice- if you buy a machine and like it a lot, buy an
> extra pan from the manufacturer ASAP. I love my machine but I make a
> lot of whole wheat bread and the rough flour wore down the non-stick
> lining (constant use for over 12 yr). Plus, if something happens to
> the rotor mechanism for the paddle, it is helpful to have another. Of
> course you're gambline that the machine itself will outlast the pans,
> as mine has.
>
> I bought a second pan when I first got my machine and had to use it
> after 5-6 yr, when the paddle rotor started to turn with difficulty.
> (It's sealed so it's not like it can be oiled or repaired). By that
> time, the company no longer made that model or replacement pans
> (actually, the company's line has been taken over by another company).
> Now, 5-6 yr after putting the second pan into service, the non-stick
> is wearing off. I can get around it to a degree by letting the bread
> cool for 10 min in the pan. That softens the crust enough to get it
> out but it deteriorates the quality of the crust.
>
> In any case, I doubled (at least) the lifespan of the ABM by buying
> the second pan while the model was still available. The pan was
> expensive ($40) but kept a working machine out of the landfill for a
> while longer.
>
> I am not excited about taking a chance on buying a new machine because
> mine makes 1.5 lb loaves and I hate to dispose of an appliance which
> essentially works fine. The new ones which make 2 lb do so by making
> fatter loaves rather than longer/taller loaves. The larger slices are
> (a) too big for a sandwich and (b) the slices don't fit in my sandwich
> keepers. I can't have a horizontal loaf machine, one of the reasons
> being that they take up too much counter space.
>
> On the upside, the newer machines seem to have more durable, heavier
> pans; on the downside, that will probably affect the character of the
> crust. The crust on bread from my machine was exactly how I liked it
> (thin and crispy).
>
> Sue(tm)
> Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!
>

Thanks, Sue. Good advice and a great discourse.

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Cats don't correct your stories.

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime the
> spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>
> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread machine.
> I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm beginning to wonder
> if I might like having one.
>
> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make bread the
> traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright


I've had a Sunbeam for about four years and have been happy with it.
Usually I make my own, but there are boxed kits that are easy to do,
too. All you need is usually a cup of warm water and you're ready to go.

Christopher Helms wrote:
.....
> Usually I make my own, but there are boxed kits that are easy to do,
> too. All you need is usually a cup of warm water and you're ready to go.

Krusteaz makes a sourdough bread mix for the machine that is nearly
foolproof. It won't satisfy all the various cravings that sourdough
aficionados love, but it makes a consistently good loaf of bread.
-aem

aem wrote:
> Christopher Helms wrote:
> .....
> > Usually I make my own, but there are boxed kits that are easy to do,
> > too. All you need is usually a cup of warm water and you're ready to go.
>
> Krusteaz makes a sourdough bread mix for the machine that is nearly
> foolproof. It won't satisfy all the various cravings that sourdough
> aficionados love, but it makes a consistently good loaf of bread.
> -aem

One of them has a Hawaiian bread that is really good, too. I can't
remember the brand name at the moment, but it's wonderful, too.

Oh pshaw, on Sun 01 Oct 2006 04:38:44p, Christopher Helms meant to say...

>
> aem wrote:
>> Christopher Helms wrote: .....
>> > Usually I make my own, but there are boxed kits that are easy to do,
>> > too. All you need is usually a cup of warm water and you're ready to
>> > go.
>>
>> Krusteaz makes a sourdough bread mix for the machine that is nearly
>> foolproof. It won't satisfy all the various cravings that sourdough
>> aficionados love, but it makes a consistently good loaf of bread.
>> -aem
>
> One of them has a Hawaiian bread that is really good, too. I can't
> remember the brand name at the moment, but it's wonderful, too.
>

I'll have to take a look at these mixes.

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Cats don't correct your stories.

Oh pshaw, on Sun 01 Oct 2006 03:41:15p, Christopher Helms meant to say...

>
> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
>> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
>>
>> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
>> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
>> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
>>
>> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
>> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
>
> I've had a Sunbeam for about four years and have been happy with it.
> Usually I make my own, but there are boxed kits that are easy to do,
> too. All you need is usually a cup of warm water and you're ready to go.
>

Christopher, I think you're the first one to mention the boxed kits for the
bread machine. I didn't think about those. Since I do usually make my
bread by hand or in the stand mixer, the idea of using a bread machine and
one of the boxed kits is appealing as a convenience and a great time saver
for when I don't have much time.

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Cats don't correct your stories.

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> Oh pshaw, on Sun 01 Oct 2006 03:41:15p, Christopher Helms meant to say...
>
> >
> > Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> >> I've been making bread for years, not on a regular basis, but anytime
> >> the spirit moved me. I enjoy the process.
> >>
> >> While out shopping today, David asked me if I'd like to have a bread
> >> machine. I've never thought so, and said that I didn't. Now I'm
> >> beginning to wonder if I might like having one.
> >>
> >> Of those of you who do have one, do you like it? Do you also make
> >> bread the traditional way? Any particular recommendations?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> --
> >> Wayne Boatwright
> >
> >
> > I've had a Sunbeam for about four years and have been happy with it.
> > Usually I make my own, but there are boxed kits that are easy to do,
> > too. All you need is usually a cup of warm water and you're ready to go.
> >
>
> Christopher, I think you're the first one to mention the boxed kits for the
> bread machine. I didn't think about those. Since I do usually make my
> bread by hand or in the stand mixer, the idea of using a bread machine and
> one of the boxed kits is appealing as a convenience and a great time saver
> for when I don't have much time.


They can be quite good. I tended to use them early on, when I first got
the machine. The simplicity factor was very appealing before I was
adept at making my own from scratch.