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MommyMo
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 31, 2009 5:45 PM
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I think I missed the boat on teh bread machine craze because I've been to a few stores now and I've only seen two of them. The ones I saw were kind of huge and waaay too expensive so I opted not to bother. I think I'll just go back to the old fashioned way for a while until I can locate a nice bread maker for a beginner. I don't know how much bread I'd be making and I don't want to invest a ton without an idea whether I will get my money's worth.
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Janet S.
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 23, 2009 9:16 AM
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I have never used a bread machine, although some friends swear by them. Although I don't do it often, I love making bread (and more often rolls) from scratch. I don't use bread flour; my basic recipe comes from a very old recipe booklet that specifies using all-purpose flour, so that's what I use - although I did switch to the unbleached variety when it became more available in the market several years ago.
There is something so welcoming about the smell and taste of freshly made bread, from plain yeasty dinner rolls to onion buns, bakery-quality twisted loaves or focaccia - yum! • Janet
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scott eggers
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 19, 2009 11:22 PM
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Mom,
Stop by the second hand stores in your area. They get a lot of good stuff, I have seen KitchenAids for 30-50 bucks. They last for ever. I bought mine new 10 years ago, I had a 10% off coupon and they were having a sale, so it ended up costing about 200 bucks. They added in a bunch of attachments. I look at it this way, it will be the last mixer, bread machine, grinder and slicer I will ever buy (5 bucks a year , but a lot of help doing things). I have a friend that has a Mix Master she bought in the 50s or 60's, it is still working like new (I like her bread blades better than mine). Once you grind your own beef, you will probably never buy pregound again.
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Momof3.
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 19, 2009 9:13 PM
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My son keeps asking for a mixer.. he is tired of the little hand held one we had... I regret not taking that out of the house when I had to clean out my fathers apartment. I didn't even think of it.
Does anyone have an recommendations for a good mixer that will not break the bank?
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C (P) S
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 18, 2009 8:56 PM
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Yeah...I try to get part of it in most of the pix I take of my food...that or the frig or stove..;o)
So it partially in a lot of my pix
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Hey Lisa
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 18, 2009 5:44 PM
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I also still use my 1950's Sunbeam Mixmaster Stand Mixer most of the time, beause I have it setting out all the time on the island with a lot of my other kitchen antiques (it's pink and black).
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Pink and black?! How cool!!
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C (P) S
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 18, 2009 1:34 AM
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> My husband makes great deep dish Chicago pizza dough but he uses our Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer. That's about the only thing it gets used for! Like Lisa, with her breadmaker, I was so excited to get my Kitchen Aid, even made my husband drive around to find the right color, and I never use it. It looks great on my counter , though! Hee-hee!
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I have an Artisan 5-quart Stand Mixer by KitchenAid too......I do love it.......but I also still use my 1950's Sunbeam Mixmaster Stand Mixer most of the time, beause I have it setting out all the time on the island with a lot of my other kitchen antiques (it's pink and black).
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Carol
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 18, 2009 12:13 AM
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Jen, Do you think you could get your husband to share his pizza dough recipe with us? Please!
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MommyMo
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 17, 2009 5:36 PM
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Wow Scott, thanks for the links!
Mom, that is so nice as a gift -- a nice yummy homebaked bread. I know I'd love it.
I am going to probably check Wal Mart for one. Sounds like it's worth getting. I usually buy bread here at the store but if you want it from the bakery it is more expensive and doesn't last long because it doesn't have all those preservatives. Better I make my own and have it be really tasty for a lot less money.
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Momof3.
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 12, 2009 8:43 PM
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I too am on Bread machine #2. I wore the first one out.. motor finally died. I use it more often in the winter then the summer. I do not use premade bread mixes. To me that defeats the idea of saving some pennies to make bread as the mixes tend to be costly. I use the basic french bread or white bread recipe that came with the machine. It has never let me down. I do buy my yeast at Costco. Even if I get through half the bag..it is still so much less expensive then buying the little packets at the grocery store. I do buy bread flour though. I have also ventured making it by hand... I always make my challah for Rosh Hashannah by hand..but let me tell you..it feels like an all day affair... mix.. rise.. kneed.. rise...kneed... split in half.. rise.. kneed.. braid... rise..oy vey... bake finally... In the winter.. there is nothing like my veggie soup with a hunk of hot bread from the bread maker  If I have a new neighbor move in during the winter.. I make a loaf of bread.. bring it over in a new basket and new dish towel..and for under $5 I have a gift. It has always been appreciated. |
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 12, 2009 3:42 PM
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> I want to venture into the land of making my own bread and I was wondering if it is worth it to invest in a bread making machine. I am not sure how they work or how much they cost so if it's a lot of money then I'll just stick with my own two hands. Anyone own a bread maker? How do you like it, what kind is it?
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C (P) S
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 11, 2009 9:54 PM
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> My sister gave me her breadmaker and I haver never used it. It's in the garage gathering dust-lol! I buy my bread!
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 11, 2009 6:32 PM
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My husband makes great deep dish Chicago pizza dough but he uses our Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer. That's about the only thing it gets used for! Like Lisa, with her breadmaker, I was so excited to get my Kitchen Aid, even made my husband drive around to find the right color, and I never use it. It looks great on my counter , though! Hee-hee!
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Every Sinner Has A Future"
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 11, 2009 6:29 PM
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My sister gave me her breadmaker and I haver never used it. It's in the garage gathering dust-lol! I buy my bread! -- Jennifer "Every Saint Has A Past, Every Sinner Has A Future" |
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Hey Lisa
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 11, 2009 5:44 PM
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I have been neglecting my bread maker, I'm afraid. It lives in the cabinet behind the dish towels and foil/plastic/waxed paper, the poor thing. I should dig it out and make pizza sometime; I've never used it for anything but bread. It is fun to listen to it work while it's mixing and kneading, and then the smell of bread baking is intoxicating. I like Bob's Red Mill bread mixes if I use a mix, but the bread maker itself came with a small recipe book full of easy recipes. I'm almost ashamed at how little use it gets since I can remember how excited I was to get it in the first place.
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scott eggers
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Re: Making bread -- by hand or machine?
Aug 10, 2009 7:33 PM
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I have had 2 machines over the years. They were both under 50 bucks, one was a sunbeam and the other was kenmor I think. I liked both. They lasted about 4 years each, but I used them alot. I ended up using them for just making the dough. Just dump everything in and turn it on, no fuss, no mess to make the dough. I like to shape the dough and bake it myself. I would recomend that you get a 2 pound machine, you can always make 1 1/2 pound loaf in it. One recomndation, put something non skid under the feet, I had one vibraite off the counter. You will be making a lot of your own pizza, it is so much better than any thing you take home or have delivered. There is a lot to be said about making it by hand. (I did for years befor the bread machine) You learn how it should feal, there may be a few flops befor you learn, don't get discuraged. Then there is the no knead breads, here are a few I have posted. http://community.campbellkitchen.com/topic/Heirloom-Recipes/Knead-Bread/400001273&#msg400008538 http://community.campbellkitchen.com/topic/Heirloom-Recipes/Ny-Times-Knead/580000604&#msg570000099 http://community.campbellkitchen.com/topic/Everyday-Homemade-Meals/Knead-Oatmeal-Bread/580000226&#msg580001204 http://community.campbellkitchen.com/topic/Heirloom-Recipes/Knead-Dinner-Rolls/580000265&#msg580001395 |
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