So you've heard all the talk about bread makers. How great they are, how easy they are to use, but you still have questions. Is it true bread machines leave a hole at the bottom of the loaf when its done? Does bread machine bread go bad faster then store bought bread? Can you be creative with a bread machine?
Hopefully I can answer a few of these questions for you so you'll be informed and feel at ease when you decide to get yourself one of these fun and convenient devices.
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Is it true there's a hole at the bottom of the loaf when its done?
All bread machines leave a bit of a hole at the bottom of the loaf. This is because the mixer is still in the pan when the bread is forming. There is no way around this but remember the hole is not very large and a only a few slices should be effected.
If this is a major issue for you bread makers are capable of just producing dough, and many people use it just for that. The bread machine does the hard work of kneading the dough, then you place the dough in your own pan and bake it in the oven. This is a viable option however it does require the extra work of paying attention to the bread and watching the oven.
Does bread machine bread go bad faster then store bought bread?
Bread machine bread definitely goes bad faster then store bought bread. This is because you are not adding preservatives to your bread recipes. Of course the reason why preservatives are added to store bought is to make it last longer. When you don't use preservatives you're going to have healthier bread because of no added chemicals. One of the benefits of using a bread machine is the fact that you have control of what you are putting into your bread. You can place gluten or no gluten, grains, nuts, or fruit.
Without the preservative the bread is prone to go bad after about 3-4 days if you don't freeze or eat it within that time. The best thing to do is to eat what you want right away and freeze the rest to eat at your leisure.
Can you be creative with a bread machine?
The majority of bread makers are extremely versatile devices. Not only do they bake bread, but can be used just to create dough, and depending on the model also make jam, cakes, and even meatloaf in the case of the Zojirushi BB-CEC20. It all boils down to choice and what you feel like eating at the moment, what your favorite bread is, or what you want to experiment with. From banana bread, to sour dough, to fruit and nuts, to rolls, you have a lot of choices.
There are also many recipe books, such as the "Betty Crocker Best Bread Machine Cookbook", for instance that give you a variety of fun and interesting recipes to try out.
More common questions.
Before you buy a new small appliance you're going to have a few questions. Once you start learning more about bread makers, what they can do, and what you can expect, its much easier to decide if owning one is right for you.
Bake a loaf for me and enjoy.
More Common Questions About Bread Makers
Benjamin Jamani would like to help you pick the best bread maker for you, your friends, and your family. He began to research bread machines, and in the process created a website reporting what he found. You can find out what he says, along with top 10 lists, best recipe books, and additional articles here on his bread maker reviews blog.
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