Comments on: Bread Machines, or Dr. Atkins is turning over in his grave

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:34:00 +0000

The bread we prefer eating is SO expensive, but I actually think it’s healthier than the bread we’ve made so far. I haven’t invested in the different flours and other ingredients.

And I hear ya on the counter space. Between the microwave, the coffee pot and grinder, the toaster and can opener . . . everything else is shelved until we actually need it!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:08:51 +0000

I always had good luck with the basic bread recipes from my cookbooks (the recipes not necessarily intended for a bread machine). I also used it a lot on the dough cycle for hands-free cinnamon roll or pizza dough.

Gave up my machine when I got a stand mixer several years ago because I found the mixer did just as good of a job, and it could do other stuff (like cake batter). I might have kept it if the bread machine’s timer worked with the dough cycle (so I could have yeast cinnamon roll dough ready to shape and bake for breakfast), but for some reason they didn’t do that.

With my oldest child in kindergarten, I’m now packing school lunches and balking at grocery store bread prices. It’s tempting to buy another bread machine, but I’d need to chuck some other appliance to make room in the kitchen.

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:16:29 +0000

Oooh, good idea for a Christmas gift!

By: Eva

Eva — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:41:28 +0000

Do you have the book Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day? It’s really THAT easy and totally fantastic. Cuppa might love it, too.

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:39:53 +0000

Blanche – I definitely love the bread done by hand MUCH better. I’m not a fan of the texture of bread machine bread. I love the artisan stuff with the airy centers and crusty loaves. And, yeah, I have to do the dishes, too. *g*

By: Blanche

Blanche — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:21:29 +0000

That bread looks yummy Alison!! I gave my bread machine to my Mom a few years ago. My hubby loves to bake and he makes bread atleast once a week but he does it the “old fashion” way…….no bread machine. He makes an awesome Amish white bread that even the kids will eat! I just wish he would figure out how to clean the mess up once he is done baking!!!

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:32 +0000

Lisa – I never wanted one and I still like my OroWheat bread for sandwiches and the like, but it’s fun to play!

By: Lisa G

Lisa G — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:49:59 +0000

I know a lot of people who have them including my daughter but I haven’t gotten on yet, Maybe since we just remodeled my kitchen I should get one now! : – )

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:14:31 +0000

I know! When he decided he wanted one, I had no idea they were that cheap now! And we store ours on top of the fridge. ;)

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:06:16 +0000

OMGosh. Bread machines are only $50 now? Wow.

We actually got rid of our bread machine a few years ago, cause it was just taking up counter space. I’m the only breadaholic in my family – all the guys are meataholics. But looking at your picture and reading what you’re making is making me think about going back for another one. Especially at that price!