This is my first bread maker and i have to say what a fantastic piece of kitchen equipment i have.. The gorgeous inviting smell of freshbaked bread , The ease of use what more could you want.. This magnificent appliance not only looks good but works excellent.. I have had it for a few weeks and already have baked so much bread for friends and family..
It had a nice plain yet stylish look about it with its Compact brushed s/steel design..Inside it is just as good as its outer shell.. Inside the main body of the breadmaker you have a unique kneading blade which drops down during the breadmaking cycle.The blade resembles a paddle which when not kneading lies down,which is good as you dont lose any slices with big holes in them.. It is very easy to use and instructions are so clear to follow , You have the option to bake a 1.5lb or a 2lb Loaf .
There are 12 different programs Basic white for your white and brown bread French for your light weight bread such as french sticks wholewheat which contain significant amounts of wholewheat Cake..This is great not only can it mix the ingredients for you but will bake as well for a preset time Sweet which bakes bread with a crispier crust fast bake 1 and fast bake 2 dough This setting only makes the dough and does not bake the final bread Jam yes you read right you can also make jams in this Specialty for your bread types that are needed in a shorter time sandwich this bakes light texture bread but gives it a softer yet thicker crust Extra bake This is for certain settings like the jam setting for helping the jam to set.. You can have a 2lb loaf baked from fresh in 3 hours which i think is great.. The ingredients are so easy to buy and it is so easy to make as long as you follow the instructions and add the ingredients as stated.. The upright style of baking tin means the loaf is nice and evenly square along most its length making cutting and sandwiches easier.
You are not to splash or immerse the body or the lid because it may cause damage.. The loaf tim itself is completely nn stick and should not be cleaned with anything abrasive.. You simply use warm water to clean the baking loaf tin..
The only down side i have found with this is when the bread has finished its baking sometimes it is difficult to remove the bread from the tin.Gentle persuasion and a little patience is the key.. This little beauty goes for about £70 but i was exceptionally lucky and bought it when it was on offer for the fantastic price of £40.. This has been one of my best purchases to date...
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(+) delicious bread,easy to follow instructions,easy to clean,attractive appliance (-) i may be gaining a few pounds because of all the bread im eating!blade may get stuck.
I am tempted to get a breadmaker after reading this good detailed review, I look at the reviews on Amazon sometimes and lots of people seem to have problems with the breadmakers but I like the idea of knowing what is in the bread and the smell of fresh bread.
Sally_Tims 27.11.2006 13:48
Good review. x
laramax 26.11.2006 21:22
Sounds good especially if the paddle folds out of the way - I might look to see if I can find one 'on offer'
Fast breadmaker with drop down kneading blade. Compact brushed stainless steel design ... more
Unique kneading blade - drops down during the breadmaking cycle Fastbake setting Bakes a 1.5lb and 2lb Loaf Choice of 12 settings Large viewing window Light medium an...
Nov 26th, 2006
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