Breadmaking - recipes, hints, tips, questions

squeaky

Zziggi wrote:

yes thanks squeaky. I found that out by scrolling backwards through ALL the pages until i found it :doh: :doh:

Well at least you found it, and that's the main thing

kiwichick

Which is best for bread in BM, am doing my first loaf soon and want it to be a success

MrsB_2

I use ordinary - havent had any disasters (yet :eek: )

Magentasue

Granulated - cheapest!

squeaky

I just use ordinary sugar and have never had any problems either.

This will be a good question to add into the main breadmaker hints and tips thread so I'll merge it in as soon as I know you've seen this

squiggles

I use just normal sugar.My recipe says 3 tablespoons in the cookbook that came with the breadmaker but ive reduced that to just the one:) and its fine.

freyaluck

Hi
do any of you have a panasonic SD-253. I have found a reasonably cheap one, but want to to know if it is any good before I buy it. I know panasonic are supposed to be the best.
Please help
thanks in advance
hugs to all
frey

(soory if this is in the wrong place feel free to move it sorry if thats the case)

Magentasue

brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Go for it.

squeaky

Hi Freya

I'll add your question onto our main breadmaking thread. There's plenty of discussion about breadmakers mixed in with all the tips. The two main contenders seem to be the Panasonic and the Morphy Richards and I'll leave you to decide which one you want.

Since posts are listed in date order you'll need to read the thread from the beginning after the merge

mp7125

Hi I'm not sure if this info has already been posted but haven't got time to go through 39 pages at the moment. The Which magazine test came up with the following findings:

Panasonic SD253
The best bread maker on test was the Panasonic SD253, £90 from John Lewis or £80 from https://www.24-7electrical.co.uk.The bread was a hit with our testers, with one noting that it was 'superior to shop-bought'. The only criticism was that 'it makes you eat more bread because it tastes so lovely'. Some users were critical of the relatively long baking times, but our bread expert believes longer programs tend to result in a better loaf, and she felt the bread from this machine 'looked great, and had a nice colour and shape'.
It comes with a whopping 100 recipes for breads and cakes, and has a raisin dispenser so you don't have to hang around to add fruit. On the downside, it's the only one without a viewing window so you can't spy on your loaf as it cooks.
Dimensions (hxwxd) 37x34x26cm
Loaf capacity 1kg
Cost of white loaf 55p
White loaf taste and texture baking time 4hr
Raisin loaf taste and texture baking time 4hr
Overall ease of use
Total Test Score 78%

Morphy Richards Cooltouch Fastbake 48280 £40

A close second, and a much cheaper option, is the Morphy Richards Cooltouch Fastbake 48280, £40, from Robert Dyas, or £47 from https://www.amazon.co.uk. All our testers were fans. One said it baked 'a very good loaf, light with nice texture'. And our expert felt the raisin bread had 'texture as good as home made', with 'a toasty smell and glossy crust'. There's no automatic fruit dispenser: instead, a beep reminds you when to add raisins. Another point in its favour is the accompanying recipe for chocolate bread, which was a big hit with our users.
Dimensions (hxwxd) 30x29x4cm
Loaf capacity 0.9kg
Cost of white loaf 67p
White loaf taste and texture baking time 3hr
Raisin loaf taste and texture baking time 3hr
Overall ease of use
Total Test Score 74%

I might go for the Panasonic from the little I have read so far read on this thread. Might be able to get it cheaper using Quidco, discount codes etc.