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If you have a bread machine or are thinking about getting one, please join the rest of us bread machine lovers. I have secrets to share, detailed videos and tutorials, and of course, a multitude of well-tested recipes.
Just so you know…
I like to color outside the lines when it comes to using a bread machine. It’s a rare day when my bread maker makes bread from beginning to end.
I’m not crazy about the way bread machines bake a loaf because of the hole in the bottom, the thick crust, and the cardboard taste. Baking in a bread machine also means I’m limited to one shape–a standard loaf. I prefer to make dinner rolls, sweet rolls in all shapes, and a variety of shaped loaves.
On the other hand, I have yet to find a better method for kneading bread than using a bread machine. Maybe Grandma could do it better by hand, but I can’t.
A stand mixer does a good job, but you have to stand over it. A bread machine will go about its work on the DOUGH cycle while you start your next project.
Take a look at one of the most popular posts on this website about 6 Bread Machine Secrets You Need To Know. Then see this post on The Most Important Thing You Should Do When Using a Bread Machine.
“Why is my bread so dense?” is the #1 question I receive from my readers. This post will address the most common causes of bread better used as a doorstop. Don’t miss the final section devoted to issues unique to bread machine users.
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Don’t miss the number one tip you need to know to make successful bread in your bread machine. This tip will help you with dough that is too wet or dough that is too dry.
Take a look at this convenient collection of 66 of the best bread machine recipes you can mix up in your bread machine.
Don’t throw it out yet! If you forgot to add yeast to your already mixed up homemade bread dough, this solution could save the day.
Learn how to use your bread machine for mixing and kneading only–then bake the dough in a conventional oven. Includes recipe for Oatmeal-Sunflower Bread.
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I can’t wait to share these six helpful hints for bread-machine owners. It is a must-read for new bread-bakers.
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