In article >,
"Ophelia" > wrote:

> "Roy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > One of my neighbors makes bread everyday with his inexpensive
> > bread-machine. The bread is so good that I have just ordered one for
> > myself. Do many of you RFCers use these machines or has the interest in
> > them waned? Just curious.
> > ====
>
> I don't actually bake in mine but I do use it to make 'starters' and have it
> knead the dough. I have arthritis in my hand the machine is a boon I do
> prefer to bake the bread in the oven though. I can use my own recipes so
> long as I keep within the quantity levels (iyswim)
>
> I certainly take a lot of work out of it

I do essentially the opposite. I mix the dough in a food processor then
move it to the bread maker to knead, rise and bake. Mine is finicky with
the dough, and mixing with the food processor lets me make slight
adjustments to flour or liquid. On average I'd say I use it 2 or 3 times
a month.