Bread Makers

mummalove

Firstly, I hope I have posted on the correct forum, apologies if I have not...please move this if I have!

I have read many MSE members saying they have been using a bread maker to make their own bread / rolls.

I wondered if I could seek your advice:

a) does this work out much cheaper?
b) which bread maker to choose and why?
c) any bread maker bargains out there at the moment?

Many thanks,

rosielx

Hi,
I had a panasonic SD253 which recently died after eight years of service and lovely bread. I have just replaced it with a panasonic sd257 which cost £100 bit pricey but happy that its reliable. I think there was a which report somewhere which mentions the cost of running a bread maker. I think it was about 5p per loaf? There are lots of own brand bread making flours and I would also recommend buying packets of yeast rather than sachets. Also invest in a bread bin or bread bag/tub as the bread can go harder quicker than shop bought. Made a lovely cinnamon and raisin loaf today which has disappeared... and also bought loaf tin liners so I can make cakes in it :T

jcr16

yes it does work out cheaper, or did. flour prices do keep rising.

i like using mine for bread rolls and pizza bases. Mainly a because they are so much nicer than shop bought, b i know excatly whats in it. and c my children love helping out.

i've had a breadmaker now for 9 yr's. my first one was a wedding present. But i replaced it with a stainless steel one it match my other kitchen items ( same make and model tho) i've got a cheap cookworks one. think it around £50. i've has this particular one now 4 or 5 yrs. i use it on average once a week. It has been worth it's weight in gold.

for me i knew i wasn't relly gonna make loaves of bread in it. so i wasn't really fussed which i bought. i went for one which was best price for nicest looking. as i figured dough is dough. and it is. i've never had a failed pizza/garlic bread or batch of bread roll's.but when i have made loaves they have been very nice.

it cheaper now than when i got it.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4229399/Trail/searchtext%3ECOOKWORKS+BREAD+MAKER.htm

i find the carry handle on it fantastic. as i don't like clutter on my work tops, so when not in use i put it in the dresser cupboard.

WhitmoreReans

We love our breadmaker - we bought one at Aldi which was only £35 and it works a treat.

In terms of cost we buy bread flour and separate yeast to make the cheapest loaf and we also keep an eye out for 'posh' bread packets at Aldi and Lidl which come out a lot cheaper than the main supermarkets. Sainsburys have some discounts at the moment which makes their bread flour very competitive.

Also, I love just having it there in the cupboard - we make bread as we need it and it feels like a treat (despite being cheaper) because it's lots better than part-steamed packaged bread at the supermarket. That means that for us it is miles cheaper than buying a loaf.

emiff6

I have a panasonic like rosielx and reckon it costs around 45p for a medium loaf, depending which flour I buy (though Asda own brand never seems to work well). I make my own bread because I got tired of reading through the (long) list of ingredients on commercial bread and seeing soya flour right up there next to regular flour. If I want beans with my bread, I'll have beans on toast!

mummalove

Many thanks for all your replies!

Rosielx your cinnamon and raisin loaf sounds scrummy, no wonder it didn't hang around too long...:p Seems panasonic is a very popular brand, thank you for the tips

jcr16 the breadmaker you left the link for does look very nice and would 'match' very nicely in our kitchen! I've had a quick look on Argos at their promotions and they also had this one for half price
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4233282/Trail/searchtext%3EBREAD+MAKER.htm but I must admit I prefer your one!

WhitemoreReans bread is definitely a treat...I just love it! Nothing like the smell of fresh bread YUM. Will keep an eye out in Sainsburys as I am often popping in there...

emiff6 it definitely seems loaves work out much cheaper then! I know there will be an initial outlay of the bread maker...but I do have a birthday coming up!!!

jcr16

glad i could be of some help. i chose it as it also matches in my kitchen. my cooker, toaster, kettler, slow cooker, smootie maker etc are all stainless and black. i hate having things which don't match. even if they are in the cupboard and out of sight,lol.

mummalove

jcr16 wrote: »

glad i could be of some help. i chose it as it also matches in my kitchen. my cooker, toaster, kettler, slow cooker, smootie maker etc are all stainless and black. i hate having things which don't match. even if they are in the cupboard and out of sight,lol.

We are so alike! Plus it will also help win my husband over with my idea of a bread maker - if it doesn't go with the kitchen, it will not be allowed in! :eek:

[Deleted User]

I too have a Panasonic breadmaker which is in constant use and has paid for itself. I use it for bread (white and wholemeal) and also for pizza dough and would definitely recommend the machine. The only negatives are the machine does take up quite a bit of space and I haven't acquired the slicing skill to use the bread in sandwiches (although it is usually is eaten before it has time to get cold!). I would agree with the above post that more expensive flour sometimes seems to make a slightly better loaf.

zippychick

Hi

I have looked up a few threads for you.

which is the best HM breadmaker?

im getting a breadmaker

which breadmaker to get?

is homemade bread really cheaper?

handmade bread

Ill merge this later
thanks
Zip

zippychick

breadmaker - worth it?

one i forgot