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Thank you all for the Birthday wishes. :A

Jelly_Biactol

Arthien wrote: »

Saw this, I'd LOVE to have a good breadmaker and I know lots of the Old-Stylers rave about Panasonic. Could you tell me roughly how much it was? I'd like to be able to make a loaf when I need it and not have loads go to waste, but I've got to consider the cost of the machine to see whether or not it's worth it. I get that it wouldn't be cheaper than whoopsies or value loaves, but I'd also want to do it for the peace of mind of knowing exactly what's gone into my food.

I used to occasionally make bread from scratch, years ago but got out of the habit, so bought a breadmaker a couple of years ago (off fleabay) to get me back into the routine of making my own. I then sold that (on fleabay), and got another one (again, off fleabay). Both cost around a tenner; well, the first one was better-than-free, 'cos I sold it for more than I paid for it. For both of them, I went for 'collection only' and just waited till one came up near me (took less than a week, in each instance).

The Panasonic models are much sought-after, so even on fleabay these tend to go for £20-£30+ depending on make and model. A professional baker told me "hold out for a Panasonic!", but the ones I got were fine.

I also tend not to use the current one for making bread from start to finish, tends to come out too crusty for me; but it's good for french-type bread, gets a nice open texture. It's more used for the initial mixing/kneading/proving, but I also sometimes do the mixing/part-kneading in the food processor (also off fleabay, cheap) rather than by hand, seems to work quite well, and less mess; there's a dough hook, but some people say to use the standard chopping blade, so might experiment with that next time.

Breadmaker also good for making pizza dough.

My advice FWIW is get a s/h breadmaker (Panasonic or other) and just see if you like the bread it makes first - some people don't.

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Jelly_Biactol

purpledonkey wrote: »

What makes you think that?

Didn't you mention in passing back in May that your birthday was still four months away? Or am I completely mis-remembering?

LEJC

Arthien wrote: »

Afternoon all, just catching up after a long night of RL!

Saw this, I'd LOVE to have a good breadmaker and I know lots of the Old-Stylers rave about Panasonic. Could you tell me roughly how much it was? I'd like to be able to make a loaf when I need it and not have loads go to waste, but I've got to consider the cost of the machine to see whether or not it's worth it. I get that it wouldn't be cheaper than whoopsies or value loaves, but I'd also want to do it for the peace of mind of knowing exactly what's gone into my food.

We have had a panasonic for several years and its not bad...I think they are around the £100 mark so not exactly cheap but having had the cheaper end of the market originally they certainly last well.


its best IMO to go for a maker that has a loaf shaped tin rather than an upright one as you seem to get a better loaf from it.


The bread certainly tastes better but perhaps doesntlast as long as a conventional loaf as it doesnt have the additives so on the second day it can sometimes be only good for toast...


Really easy to use just pop in thr ingrediants and you can set it on delay timer to start later so good to do at night for freash bread the next morning ...a loaf takes I think around 2 hours to make so again not particularly quick but it usually smells lovely whilst cooking.


Downside for me though is you cant always get an even cut on the bread especially when fresh so be prepared for doorstop sarnies!

It really is one of those things that you love or hate and I know a few people who have them,and have used them once or twice and then consigned them to the cupboard...but for us it works and is worthwhile.


Have a look on amazon...or even ebay as they sometimes have some very good deals there,

Enterprise_1701C

LEJC wrote: »

We have had a panasonic for several years and its not bad...I think they are around the £100 mark so not exactly cheap but having had the cheaper end of the market originally they certainly last well.


its best IMO to go for a maker that has a loaf shaped tin rather than an upright one as you seem to get a better loaf from it.


The bread certainly tastes better but perhaps doesntlast as long as a conventional loaf as it doesnt have the additives so on the second day it can sometimes be only good for toast...


Really easy to use just pop in thr ingrediants and you can set it on delay timer to start later so good to do at night for freash bread the next morning ...a loaf takes I think around 2 hours to make so again not particularly quick but it usually smells lovely whilst cooking.


Downside for me though is you cant always get an even cut on the bread especially when fresh so be prepared for doorstop sarnies!

It really is one of those things that you love or hate and I know a few people who have them,and have used them once or twice and then consigned them to the cupboard...but for us it works and is worthwhile.


Have a look on amazon...or even ebay as they sometimes have some very good deals there,

We have a Panny too. Have to admit I mostly use it to kneed the dough these days, we tend to have rolls rather than loaves.

Bananababe

Jelly_Biactol wrote: »

Didn't you mention in passing back in May that your birthday was still four months away? Or am I completely mis-remembering?

I think its Aaus birthday next(not sure if official or unofficial one) :rotfl: and maybe tigers too. there a ton of leos on here !!! We had a poll once. place was crawling with them x

gocat

Bananababe wrote: »

I think its Aaus birthday next(not sure if official or unofficial one) :rotfl: and maybe tigers too. there a ton of leos on here !!! We had a poll once. place was crawling with them x

Happy Birthday Wackynut :bdaycake:
Hope you have a greaaaaaaaat day .

Leo's rule.

Mine tomorrow

Sarahdol75

Bananababe wrote: »

I think its Aaus birthday next(not sure if official or unofficial one) :rotfl: and maybe tigers too. there a ton of leos on here !!! We had a poll once. place was crawling with them x

Im a Leo, aswell, next tuesday, my birthday.

Arthien

Jelly_Biactol wrote: »

I used to occasionally make bread from scratch, years ago but got out of the habit, so bought a breadmaker a couple of years ago (off fleabay) to get me back into the routine of making my own. I then sold that (on fleabay), and got another one (again, off fleabay). Both cost around a tenner; well, the first one was better-than-free, 'cos I sold it for more than I paid for it. For both of them, I went for 'collection only' and just waited till one came up near me (took less than a week, in each instance).

The Panasonic models are much sought-after, so even on fleabay these tend to go for £20-£30+ depending on make and model. A professional baker told me "hold out for a Panasonic!", but the ones I got were fine.

I also tend not to use the current one for making bread from start to finish, tends to come out too crusty for me; but it's good for french-type bread, gets a nice open texture. It's more used for the initial mixing/kneading/proving, but I also sometimes do the mixing/part-kneading in the food processor (also off fleabay, cheap) rather than by hand, seems to work quite well, and less mess; there's a dough hook, but some people say to use the standard chopping blade, so might experiment with that next time.

Breadmaker also good for making pizza dough.

My advice FWIW is get a s/h breadmaker (Panasonic or other) and just see if you like the bread it makes first - some people don't.

My dad had one he got from Woolies(!!), used a few times but never really got a good-tasting loaf out of it. It was also frustrating that the small loaf it made ended up with a massive unusable section on the end due to the paddle. I'm not sure whether it was user error or just a rubbish machine. I will confess to firstly being appalled at the amount of salt that has to go into a loaf, and then disgusted at the vile taste of our 'reduced salt' attempt :rotfl:
I was hoping that a decent machine might take the 'user error' element out of the equation...

Enterprise_1701C wrote: »

We have a Panny too. Have to admit I mostly use it to kneed the dough these days, we tend to have rolls rather than loaves.

This is what makes me think I shouldn't bother. I have a Kenwood K-mix with a dough hook, but my previous round hand-formed loaf which was proved in the airing cupboard seemed to be rather over-kneaded as the air holes were tiny and it didn't rise or get anywhere near as fluffy as I expected. The flavour was ok though, just not the absolute best thing I've ever tasted. As I don't have the time or energy to do it all by hand as Paul Hollywood says we should, I'm rather stuck! Also, I no longer have an airing cupboard and I'm not sure I can be bothered proving overnight in the fridge!