Just curious...

Petula

Why is it that there aren't any bread machines that have a decent rectangular pan rather than the squatty, near square ones? Something that resembles the size of my bread tins? The loaves that come out of bread machines - regardless of the loaf's weight - look more the size of 400g-ish loaves instead of a larger (longer) 800g-ish loaf.

I would guess that the longer pan would need two paddles but does that make them unmanufactureable (new word? ) or is it just that I'm the only person who would buy one?

Posting as I've just spent much too long looking online for just such a machine :rotfl:

mrs_motivated

I totally agree with you and I would buy one... its the main reason I stopped using mine the loaves although tasty, were to small

Debran

I have a two-paddle rectangular breadmaker that makes the type of loaf you are looking for but I have had it for quite a few years now and I very much doubt that the model (Bush BM538) is still available.
Like you, I feel that the squat loaves made my most breadmakers are not ideal.
Which? says that twin-paddle breadmakers are still available but do not go on to say who makes them. None of the "best buys" are twin-paddle.
Incidentally, my machine makes a two-pound or a two-and-a-half-pound loaf.

Farway

Lidl sometimes have them offer, but you either have keep your eyes open or sign up to the newsletter

Maybe Aldi as well?

Petula

Farway wrote: »

Lidl sometimes have them offer, but you either have keep your eyes open or sign up to the newsletter

Maybe Aldi as well?

Really!? With rectangular pans? I'll have to keep an eye out, wish I knew the brand so I could do a bit of research as to their quality. Thanks for the heads up

NewShadow

As this thread is about bread machines, could I ask - does anyone else have the problem that the bread goes hard (and I mean rock solid) as soon as it goes cold?

I mean, I know it's not puffed with air the same as a commercial loaf, but if I make a loaf by hand it's fine at least a couple of days or until I break the crust - i'm wondering if it's the hole left by the paddle that's causing the problem?

Sorry for the off topic question, but it doesn't seem enough for a whole new thread.

8oz warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon yeast
4 tablespoons oil
14oz bread flour
1 teaspoon salt

VfM4meplse

NewShadow wrote: »

As this thread is about bread machines, could I ask - does anyone else have the problem that the bread goes hard (and I mean rock solid) as soon as it goes cold?

I had exactly this problem. Despite proving twice, the loaves came out dense and hard.

After a few attempts I gave up and never used the bread maker again. It's more economical to buy YS bread and freeze what I don't use immediately.

Kevie192

VfM4meplse wrote: »

I had exactly this problem. Despite proving twice, the loaves came out dense and hard.

After a few attempts I gave up and never used the bread maker again. It's more economical to buy YS bread and freeze what I don't use immediately.

It's just because of the way the machine works... Rather than putting it in a really hot oven that would create a crust quickly and lock in the moisture, the loaf site in the BM as it heats up too, meaning it dries the loaf out and then cooks it. Not good!

Have you tried just using the BM to mix and knead and then cooking in the oven after?

Petula

Debran wrote: »

I have a two-paddle rectangular breadmaker that makes the type of loaf you are looking for but I have had it for quite a few years now and I very much doubt that the model (Bush BM538) is still available....

Interesting that they did them at one time, wonder if they just didn't sell well, were too expensive or what? I use mine just to make dough as I can't knead well enough now, but would like to use it start to finish for those times when I'm busy.

pigpen

Bifinett - BM6600

also 2 paddles

NewShadow

Kevie192 wrote: »

Have you tried just using the BM to mix and knead and then cooking in the oven after?

It's a shame - the reason I wanted to use the bread maker was the timer function. I can make it by hand easier and with less mess than faffing with the machine.

At least I know it's not just me