I have a bread machine and have tried to use it less than 10 times. The reason for the small # of uses is because the bread always comes out hard as a rock and isn't very good. I follow the instructions very closely! :( The only luck I have had is when I've tried the bread machine mix in a box. The only brand/kind I can find is a sour dough mix, and it may be Krusteez brand?? It works, but the crust still gets pretty hard. I have tried all different kinds/types of flour, etc.