Does anyone use this with artisan bread in 5 minutes a day recipes?
1632642
I have used it in the 5 minute a day recipe...worked great, keeps the bread fresh longer. Hope that helps. Good luck
2108530
I had never done so-I would think that it would work fine though. I make recipes that are not in the book that comes with the bread maker and they come out beautifully.
1066623
Yes, it's still working perfectly. Beautiful, delicious bread, and I'm amazed every time I dump it out of the pan and the paddle doesn't come out with it. Stays in the pan, so I don't have to dig it out of the bread. I love the fast-bake recipes, and they come out fantastic! Done in less than an hour! And it slices nicely, doesn't fall apart or squish together. Not too dry, just right. If you are considering a breadmaker, this one is super and not very expensive.
1975444
I am sorry, but I have never made quick bread. I have my favorite bread and I love baking it in the machine.
1307394
I use my own recipe and it comes out splendid. 3 and 1/2 cups of King Arthur bread flour, 1/4 of a teaspoon yeast (any kind), 1 and 1/2 to 1 and 3/4 cups of water, salt 1 teaspoon. Mix by hand or mixer until all ingredients are roughly mixed. The dough will be sticky. Cover bowl with towel or Saran Wrap. Let it sit overnight at room temperature. In the morning punch down dough. It will be VERY sticky. Put dough on a floured flat surface, fold it 4 times with a "baker spatula" (flat metal spatula about 5" by 7"). Do not add too much flour. Just enough to prevent the dough to stick. Dough will be VERY soft. Line a bowl with Parchment paper (not wax paper) let it rise for about one hour. The dough will NOT double in size. In the mean time put cloche in the oven. Light the oven and let it reach 450. When it reached that temperature, remove top of the cloche, lift parchment paper (with dough inside) by grabbing it by it's four corners. Drop it gently in the cloche, cover it and bake it covered for 35 minutes. Lower temperature to 425 and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let it cool on the rack. The bread will be "singing". You may find similar recipes on utube under no mix dough. It's really easy too make, but remember dough must be very very soft.
312526
I use it all the time for breadmaking. One loaf at a time, that is three cups of flour and I use the metal chopper, adding water and butter slowly while it is going until I have the right amount of water. I let it run about a minute to knead it. I do eight loaves per batch. I have two machines. one at the cottage. Cleaning is a pain; use a toothbrush. I used to use two mixers but they just aren,t able to take the abuse
638486
I don't even have a bread machine and mix the whole recipe by hand. It turns out just fine. I do, however, mix the yeast in the warm water and add a teaspoon of sugar (yeast grows better in sugar water). The bread made with this mix is our favorite and has always turned out just great. For a bread machine, use the whole bag and follow the recipe. I do cover the top with foil in the last 20 minutes or so. Note: I always mix the wet ingredients together first, add half the bread mix, stir together, then add the rest of the mix and stir it together.
545651
I use "Breadman." I use the basic setting for 3 hrs, 5 min. It comes out perfect every time. Had this for about 2 years. No problems.
638482
I tried my own recipes/published and was never happy. Bob's Red Mill Homemade Wonderful Bread Mix makes a big loaf very superior to any commercial loaf I've found. Although I do put the mix into the bread machine to mix and rise, I transfer it to a loaf pan and finish it off in the oven according to the package instructions. You must cook it a lot longer than a regular bread machine baking cycle, according to the package instructions, and cover with foil to prevent crust burn. I don't separate the eggs, just use the whole egg. I substitute coconut oil for the butter. Wetting you fingers and smoothing out the top will really make a visual difference too. I keep this gluten free flour on hand for lots of other purposes. Breading fried chicken and some recipes you were using before that may call for a small amount of flour and this substitutes great. Good luck on your GF journey.
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Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14 year old Zo! Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14... » Read More Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14 year old Zo! « Show Less
2140847
I have not. I have used this a number of times to make sourdough bread in the oven and it works well. Any whole wheat produces denser bread no matter the method of cooking.
1309364
My first two attempts with my BBCCX20 were awful. I started reading comments on the internet assuming so many people couldn't be getting a good result. It had to be me. So here are some things I changed. (I am not an experienced bread maker) I now spoon my flour into the measuring cup after fluffying it up with a spoon in the sack. I use much less flour this way I've found. Second, I have noticed I always have a messed up loaf when I use the plain active dried yeast. I have started using the rapid rise Fleishchmann's in the jar that is made especially for bread machines. Then I either use the quick, quick wheat, or cake cycle if it has eggs in it. I also now test my liquid with a thermometer to make sure it is about 100 degrees and I warm my nuts slightly since I keep them in the freezer. Eggs I leave on the counter until they don't feel cold anymore. It takes some advanced thought to make a loaf of bread I find. But I am now very happy with my machine. I was a little bit panicy to begin with though.
1912778
I have not had much luck with making whole wheat/whole grain breads. I have tried using the recipes in the book that came with it & followed recipe exactly, no luck. I have made homemade breads of all types by hand for years so I am not a novice bread baker. I would try a different machine.
726446
WOW! Thanks for the speedy replys and especially the NO because I have had many breadmakers over the years and all have been good but had the automatic dispenser. I will show hubby all the "no's" I rec'd and should be ordering it soon!!! It sounds like a dream machine!!!
502180
I make bread in my mixer using 2,000 grams of flour and have no problems mixing at all. That makes 4 loaves of bread. I have mixed for 2-7 minutes and all works fine.
1201194
I have used any bread machine specific recipes including cookbooks and packages of premixed as well as the ones that come with the machine and had great success. I have not tried to use a regular cook in the oven recipe.
783649
I have never tried toasting Artisan Breads, but I can tell you I run waffles twice with a heat setting of five and they come out fabulous. I love this toaster. Toast to perfection and its easy to clean!