Can anyone recommend a good breakmaker that they have used & like? I had an
oster forever, it quit & I threw it away. Bought a breadman that makes a
horizontal loaf. Oster was vertical, their new one is also horizontal. I
cant get a good loaf of bread out of this new breadman. Even tried my old
recipies. Any suggestions? Thanks. Ken

I used to have a Hitachi which I loved, but they no longer make it, so now I
own and like my horizontal Oster.

Debbie


"Ken & Janet" > wrote in message
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> Can anyone recommend a good breakmaker that they have used & like? I had
> an
> oster forever, it quit & I threw it away. Bought a breadman that makes a
> horizontal loaf. Oster was vertical, their new one is also horizontal. I
> cant get a good loaf of bread out of this new breadman. Even tried my old
> recipies. Any suggestions? Thanks. Ken
>
>

On May 4, 4:55 pm, "Ken & Janet" > wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a good breakmaker that they have used & like? I had an
> oster forever, it quit & I threw it away. Bought a breadman that makes a
> horizontal loaf. Oster was vertical, their new one is also horizontal. I
> cant get a good loaf of bread out of this new breadman. Even tried my old
> recipies. Any suggestions? Thanks. Ken

I had a Pillsbury for my first machine. When it took a long walk off
the counter, my DH bought me a breadman with the vertical loaf. First
loaf out of the machine was perfect. Other loaves have not done so
well. After 3 overnight failures, I started the machine in the
afternoon, and hung around for a few loaves until I had the mix
right. Mine needed a couple of tablespoons extra of water (same
measuring instruments). One recipe needed an extra 2 tablespoons of
flour!
maxine in ri

On May 4, 4:55 pm, "Ken & Janet" > wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a good breakmaker that they have used & like? I had an
> oster forever, it quit & I threw it away. Bought a breadman that makes a
> horizontal loaf. Oster was vertical, their new one is also horizontal. I
> cant get a good loaf of bread out of this new breadman. Even tried my old
> recipies. Any suggestions? Thanks. Ken


I had an Oster forever, too. I then chose a "Toastmaster TBR15 1-12-
Pound Breadmaker." I read all the reviews before buying, some pro,
some con.

The lid hinges are plastic. They fit until it gets hot. When you
tilt up the lid to get the bread out, the lid falls off, most times
onto the floor, if you don't catch it while it is flying off. I
certainly would not recommend it.

I wouldn't mind "trying" Zojirishi (sp?), but that's an awful lot of
money to 'try.' I've read the reviews and even with it, probably the
most expensive or close to the most expensive bread maker on the
market, there are pros and cons.

I, too, would like a new breadmaker, but I'm not ready to commit.
I'll be looking forward to others' recommendations, too, but I just
had to tell you about the Toastmaster.

Dee Dee

Ken & Janet wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a good breakmaker that they have used & like?

I love my Zojirushi, but they're expensive (mine was a gift).

Serene

"Ken & Janet" > wrote in
news:H4N_h.50$vX4.24@trnddc05:

> Can anyone recommend a good breakmaker that they have used & like? I
> had an oster forever, it quit & I threw it away. Bought a breadman
> that makes a horizontal loaf. Oster was vertical, their new one is
> also horizontal. I cant get a good loaf of bread out of this new
> breadman. Even tried my old recipies. Any suggestions? Thanks. Ken
>

I have a Regal 'Kitchen Pro'. There are probably better machines but I've
used it for years with no problems. Inexpensive, as I recall. Makes
horizontal loaf. It leaves the stirring paddle in the loaf, but perhaps
all machines do that?






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Ken Knecht wrote:
> "Ken & Janet" > wrote in
> news:H4N_h.50$vX4.24@trnddc05:
>
>
>>Can anyone recommend a good breakmaker that they have used & like? I
>>had an oster forever, it quit & I threw it away. Bought a breadman
>>that makes a horizontal loaf. Oster was vertical, their new one is
>>also horizontal. I cant get a good loaf of bread out of this new
>>breadman. Even tried my old recipies. Any suggestions? Thanks. Ken
>>
>
>
> I have a Regal 'Kitchen Pro'. There are probably better machines but I've
> used it for years with no problems. Inexpensive, as I recall. Makes
> horizontal loaf. It leaves the stirring paddle in the loaf, but perhaps
> all machines do that?
>
I have the same machine and started oiling the paddle before I put
anything in the pan. No longer leaves the paddle in the loaf. One of my
cook books advocates waiting until all the kneading is done and then
removing the paddle. When the bread rises and ultimately is done the
paddle is sitting on the sink, washed and ready to use another time.

George

George Shirley wrote:

> I have the same machine and started oiling the paddle before I put
> anything in the pan. No longer leaves the paddle in the loaf. One of my
> cook books advocates waiting until all the kneading is done and then
> removing the paddle. When the bread rises and ultimately is done the
> paddle is sitting on the sink, washed and ready to use another time.

I usually knead in the machine and bake in the oven. I will try
oiling the paddle next time I'm going to bake in the machine.

Serene

On 4 May 2007 21:17:56 -0700, Dee Dee > wrote:

>On May 4, 4:55 pm, "Ken & Janet" > wrote:
>> Can anyone recommend a good breakmaker that they have used & like? I had an
>> oster forever, it quit & I threw it away. Bought a breadman that makes a
>> horizontal loaf. Oster was vertical, their new one is also horizontal. I
>> cant get a good loaf of bread out of this new breadman. Even tried my old
>> recipies. Any suggestions? Thanks. Ken
>
>
>I had an Oster forever, too. I then chose a "Toastmaster TBR15 1-12-
>Pound Breadmaker." I read all the reviews before buying, some pro,
>some con.
>
>The lid hinges are plastic. They fit until it gets hot. When you
>tilt up the lid to get the bread out, the lid falls off, most times
>onto the floor, if you don't catch it while it is flying off. I
>certainly would not recommend it.
>
>I wouldn't mind "trying" Zojirishi (sp?), but that's an awful lot of
>money to 'try.' I've read the reviews and even with it, probably the
>most expensive or close to the most expensive bread maker on the
>market, there are pros and cons.
>
>I, too, would like a new breadmaker, but I'm not ready to commit.
>I'll be looking forward to others' recommendations, too, but I just
>had to tell you about the Toastmaster.
>
>Dee Dee
>
That's too bad. My Toastmaster Bread Box is still going strong after
12 yr (knock on wood). The only problem is that the non-stick coating
on the pan is finally wearing out, so I let the bread sit in the pan 5
min after it's done to steam it out. My sister has a more recent
vintage Toastmaster (2-3 yrs, don't know which model though) and it
works fine.

I don't look forward to the day mine kicks the bucket. It makes a
1-1/2 pound vertical loaf which is the perfect size for my needs.

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

George Shirley > wrote in
:

> I have the same machine and started oiling the paddle before I
put
> anything in the pan. No longer leaves the paddle in the loaf.

I never thought of that! I'll try it next time I use it, today or
tomorrow.

> One of my
> cook books advocates waiting until all the kneading is done and
then
> removing the paddle. When the bread rises and ultimately is
done the
> paddle is sitting on the sink, washed and ready to use another
time.
>

I'm not sure I understand my machine cycles well enough to know
when to remove the paddle. Sounds quite messy, too.


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Ken Knecht wrote:
> George Shirley says:
>
> > I have the same machine and started oiling the paddle before I
> put
> > anything in the pan. No longer leaves the paddle in the loaf.
>
> I never thought of that! I'll try it next time I use it, today or
> tomorrow.

I don't think oiling the paddle does anything, the oil will be
incorporated into the dough within 15 seconds of turning the machine
on... the paddle on my machine has a non stick coating but still it
sticks, did even when brand new.


> > One of my
> > cook books advocates waiting until all the kneading is done and
> then
> > removing the paddle. When the bread rises and ultimately is
> done the
> > paddle is sitting on the sink, washed and ready to use another
> time.
>
> I'm not sure I understand my machine cycles well enough to know
> when to remove the paddle. Sounds quite messy, too.

There's nothing to understand. Remove the paddle right after the last
knead is completed, right at the start of the last rise... in other
words at the same time you would remove the dough were you to bake it
in a conventional oven. There's no mess if you have clean hands...
just remove the dough, set it down on a clean cutting board, remove
the paddle, plop the dough back in (takes 15 seconds). I schmear a
wee bit of butter on the shaft with my finger, sometimes I toss a pat
of butter on top of the dough so it bakes in, like butter-top breads,
adds a different dimension from the fat that's incorported into the
dough. I've been removing that paddle for many years. But it's no
biggie if I forget, the hole left in the bread from removing the
paddle is only an aesthetic thing (I'm not selling bread), that's my
first slice anyway, I love that thick crusted bottom slice. Mine is
one of the earliest ABMs, the Welbuilt that looks like R2D2... works
great, and I love that huge viewing window... sometimes I just like to
fix myself a drink and sit there watching all the action... watching
that big hunk of dough jiggle and shimmy is like being at a topless
bar.

http://i14.tinypic.com/66okzh0.jpg

http://i19.tinypic.com/4m32rrl.jpg

Now I'm thinking I need to bake a round loaf.

Sheldon

Thanks to everyone for all the tips & suggestions & your time. It seems like
all may make a good loaf & that I may just need to learn more about what the
dough ball should look like after kneeding. In other words, too wet or dry &
tweek the recipies. seems like all can make a good loaf. Thanks for the
suggestion about removing the beeter paddle after the last kneed cycle which
would be the third on mine. Thanks again to everyone. Ken


"Ken & Janet" > wrote in message
news:H4N_h.50$vX4.24@trnddc05...
> Can anyone recommend a good breakmaker that they have used & like? I had
an
> oster forever, it quit & I threw it away. Bought a breadman that makes a
> horizontal loaf. Oster was vertical, their new one is also horizontal. I
> cant get a good loaf of bread out of this new breadman. Even tried my old
> recipies. Any suggestions? Thanks. Ken
>
>