I am in love with my Panasonic breadmaker

moneysaver

billieboy wrote: »

When my 255 kneads it squeaks! The 254 didn't .

It sounds as though it is normal then. I have not heard a lot of people mention it though.

Thank anyway
Moneysaver

Peckedhen

moneysaver wrote: »

It sounds as though it is normal then. I have not heard a lot of people mention it though.

Thank anyway
Moneysaver

My 255 doesn't!! It's not exactly quiet though - it knock and thumps as it kneeds.:rolleyes:

misskool

Have bought a loaf tin today because of the hole in the middle of the loaf issue, can someone advise that I use the dough setting then take it out knock it down and then rise it again then bake it?

Thanks

Peckedhen

misskool wrote: »

Have bought a loaf tin today because of the hole in the middle of the loaf issue, can someone advise that I use the dough setting then take it out knock it down and then rise it again then bake it?

Thanks

Yes, though IMHO it's an awful lot of work not to mention the extra electricity, having your oven on to bake it. Is the hole such an issue? I only have the tiniest hole in my loaves- the kneading blade stays in the bread pan so I don't have to dig it out.

billieboy_2

Peckedhen wrote: »

My 255 doesn't!! It's not exactly quiet though - it knock and thumps as it kneeds.:rolleyes:

I've just put a panetonne on and it's not squeaking now but yes it does knock and thump about a lot!

moneysaver

billieboy wrote: »

I've just put a panetonne on and it's not squeaking now but yes it does knock and thump about a lot!

So it has squeaked in the past? but now it has stopped. Mine squeaks all the time on the kneading process.


Moneysaver

Andy_Hamilton

After loads of wonky slices I tried a cutting frame which guides the knife but it used to fall to bits.

I was just about to give up making home made bread but thought I would buy an electric slicer instead. This morning I bought http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080505.p.Electric_Food_Slicer.ar10

It cuts the bread perfectly!
I'm now a happy bunny!

Peckedhen

Andy_Hamilton wrote: »

After loads of wonky slices I tried a cutting frame which guides the knife but it used to fall to bits.

I was just about to give up making home made bread but thought I would buy an electric slicer instead. This morning I bought http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080505.p.Electric_Food_Slicer.ar10

It cuts the bread perfectly!
I'm now a happy bunny!

It certainly looks the business but, I'm trying to save money by baking bread - it's going to take some time to recoup cost of panny - never mind buying a slicer too!!:D:D

Andy_Hamilton

If something becomes a chore then it is likely not to be done. The Panny is effortless and I'm happy to fill it up because of the free house freshner but I find it a pain cutting. Making sandwiches for work and they have to look ok. I made a 4" thick sarnie and got so much abuse (and a sore jaw).
I now get 11 slices plus 2 crusts so probably save a few pennies but I must have saved a fortune not nipping to the supermarket for bread and milk.

hollydays

anyone got a recipe for bread made with sun dried tomatoes?