Elevation Breadmaker

finc

Hi, I've been following the OS board for a couple of weeks now and am gradually converting to a true OSer. I've got the SC, tons of baking stuff, white vinegar, microfibre cloths and finally got my stardrops yesterday.

The latest stage in my transformation is going to be breadmaking. I really want one of the posh ones I've been reading about on here but that wouldn't be very money saving when I've already got a breadmaker gathering dust.

I've got one made by Elevation that I bought for £20 in Woolworths a couple of years age but I can't find the recipe book that came with it. I've tried googling it but nothing comes up and have tried a couple of standard bread recipes but none have been edible . Has anyone got this breadmaker and the book or failing that has anyone got a foolproof recipe for a standard loaf.

Thanks in advance.

squeaky

Not edible as in "taste disgusting" or "come out like bricks"?

There are all sorts of hints and tips in the main breadmaking thread which might help sort you out, plus other helpful threads about iffy loaves in the collection.


The Complete Breadmaking Collection

culpepper

Try HillBilly Housewifes bread machine manual
Its for when you dont have a manual and should work whatever the brand of machine.

finc

squeaky wrote:

Not edible as in "taste disgusting" or "come out like bricks"?

There are all sorts of hints and tips in the main breadmaking thread which might help sort you out, plus other helpful threads about iffy loaves in the collection.


The Complete Breadmaking Collection

They're sort of heavy tasting and much too dense. I know HM bread is more dense than shop bought but this is just not nice. It also didn't taste fully cooked and a bit cloggy if you know what I mean. I'll check the thread you mentioned for some tips; I've tried about 6 loaves in it now and we've not eaten any. I remember it used to make really nice bread when I used it before going on weight Watchers so I know it's capable :mad:.

Culpepper, I've just had a look on that site and it looks very useful, thanks.

SueRob_2

It may be worth trying a bread mix in it, about 50p from Asda, see how that turns out, if it's still inedible you may need to buy another machine. Otherwise experimentation is the best way.
Sue

finc

SueRob wrote:

It may be worth trying a bread mix in it, about 50p from Asda, see how that turns out, if it's still inedible you may need to buy another machine. Otherwise experimentation is the best way.
Sue

Oh dear, I've already tried a bread mix and that also headed straight for the bin. It was very salty and didn't rise properly. Looks like it might be my BM then. It can still make the dough though as I've been doing this then baking in the oven.
Thanks for your help, I'll just have to keep my eyes open for a bargain.

weazie1

Hi
I have just got an elevation breadmaker from a carboot sale for £1. The lady selling it did not have the book but gave me the reciepe for a standard loaf so here it is
use program 50
500g strong flour
300ml room temp water with 1 tablespoon olive oil and one teaspoon of sugar
1 packet of yeast
should take approx 3 hours
going to give this a go later

zippychick

That will really help other OSers in future Weazie, thanks!
:j
Welcome to OS - look forward to reading more of your posts
x

Mythi

Elevation Bread Maker Manual http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/mdownloads/3517e87a-0f86-4f87-b2b6-187d7fce6edf.pdf

It takes a while to load (its the manual and the cookbook...22 pages in all) but thought it might be of help to someone

Ernie_Harrison

Hi;
I'm an old codger who bakes on a regular basis every uther day, I loved my Elevation machine but have found the Pakts of Hovis bread mix from Sainsbury's so good,I use the machine to mix the dough andthen put it in a bowl to rise,I then give it a kneading and cut it in half and place in normal bread tins to rise again set the oven to 180 and bake for 15-20 mins the results are superb for a nice soft small loaf,The reason I came on this site was to try and obtain a new mixing container as mine is about worn out,If any one has a spare be it S/H or new I would interested in purchasing same.I have misplaced my instruction book but if it does turn I will print and email it to whoever needs same its only a small booklet about 10 pages about 6x8 if I remember, Cheers Ernie