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Cook works bread maker

sparklygirl1
sparklygirl1 Posts: 436 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Well I've bought the cheapy one from Argos, had a hovis packet mix from ASDA I did this but put water and butter in last, think this might be wrong as it was all doughy and sunken in middle....... Please advise, also I know there are loads of recipes but can anyone recommend one for wholemeal/seeded bread that works with this machine, or are they all of a muchness. :confused:
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  • sparklygirl1
    sparklygirl1 Posts: 436 Forumite
    I am going to try my other Hovis packet now......... Will report how it goes.
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  • JennyW_2
    JennyW_2 Posts: 1,888 Forumite
    did you put the ingredients in as detailed in your manual? I know each machine is different (ie Tesco have water in first but the Panasonic has the water in last).

    Also I've found that by using the packet mixes, I use 20ml less water to get better results.

    I think the recipies that come with the Panasonic are only suitable for that bread machine but I'm sure someone will come along with recipies for your machine.
  • sparklygirl1
    sparklygirl1 Posts: 436 Forumite
    Well I put water in first this time, the manual is terrible but I sup
    pose you get what you pay for. Also warmer butter in microwave and use room temp water. Used about 325mls water this time rather than 350mls....... Thanks JennyW
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  • JennyW_2
    JennyW_2 Posts: 1,888 Forumite
    it is a bit trial and error. I bought a Tesco BM first off and to be honest, couldn't get a decent loaf out of it. I then cut my losses and bought the Panasonic and I do get good loaves out of - it's consistent with wholemeal, white loaves, dough and cakes (although having a bit of trouble with my fruity spice loaf rising :o ). I made a nice small 50/50 wholemeal on rapid bake last night and used 20ml less water. The frustrating thing is that you have to wait 3/4 hours before telling if it's been a success although I had a sneaky peak just as it started the bake cycle - if it was flat then I would've stopped it :rolleyes:
  • addictedtosoreen
    addictedtosoreen Posts: 71 Forumite
    i have the cookworks one too. found it to be pretty good, although its the only one i have tried so nothing to compare it to:o
    i only make white bread so im not much use to you but my recipe for a great loaf is......
    500g strong bread flour
    300ml warm water
    1.5 teaspoons yeast
    22g dough improver (lovely lady off ebay, sure she does it for brown bread to)

    put water in first, then flour and improver and the yeast on top
    put on "dough" which is number 8 on the menu
    when done, 1 hr 30 mins take out and knead a little on a floured surface
    put in a 2 lb loaf tin and leave in a warm place for about 30 mins then into a hot oven for about 15-20 mins depending on your oven.
    sould be light brown, if your not sure tip it out the tin and tap the bottom of the loaf, if it sounds hollow its done
    hope that helps a little:D
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  • sparklygirl1
    sparklygirl1 Posts: 436 Forumite
    I just the other one and is much better, still a little doughy, but still warm so may be why it is right for the top to be a little caved in? I suppose it's not got a warm plate for it to sit on so will be slightly different in the crust.
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  • lumpy_bum
    lumpy_bum Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    i really really want a bread maker. in the kitchen i have now though theres no point as its just too small. anybody know the best one to get at a good price please?
    thankyou:D
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  • JennyW_2
    JennyW_2 Posts: 1,888 Forumite
    lumpy_bum wrote: »
    i really really want a bread maker. in the kitchen i have now though theres no point as its just too small. anybody know the best one to get at a good price please?
    thankyou:D

    Panasonic all the way. Just shop around for the best price. I got mine from Argos.
  • lumpy_bum
    lumpy_bum Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    have you heard of schiller?
    ive just seen one and its not too expensive

    im happy paying more for one but only if i know im going to use it alot if you get me. i thought i could get a cheaper one to test the water:o
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  • lumpy_bum
    lumpy_bum Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    ive bought the schiller one today and so it will be with me soon hopefully:D

    erm silly question though so excuse this... do you put the ingredients in and it mixes it or do you have to mix it your self?
    thankyou:D
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