vicki reno

I have one and use it a lot. I mostly use the dough feature which mixes everything and takes you through the first rising--I make dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls. If I run out of store bought bread before grocery day, then I will make a small loaf of it too. I would love to try and make wheat bread one day. Just never remember to check the recipes before I head to the grocery store.

BellaBoo

I let the dough rise until it doubles in size. I oil the top, put a unused shower cap on the bowl (package of 10 for $1 at the Dollar Store) and then place in a warm spot, usually my oven with the light on in it. For second rising I form the dough, place in baking pan, oil the dough, cover with clean cloth and let rise again until double in size. Then bake in oven usually about 400º until golden brown.

eparys

Thanks - great idea

k3n

I have a Morphy Richards fast bake that I bought in the UK 4 years ago.

I use it a lot - I get readymix from the supermarket which makes two loaves and works out around 50 cents per loaf, just add water. I use it a lot because you can't really get proper loaves here in France for making toast and sandwiches, it's mostly those long, thin sticks.

The one feature I would be sure to have if I bought another one is that the little paddle that mixes and kneads drops down before the loaf is cooked; mine stays in and you have to dig it out with a knife which leaves a big hole in the bottom of the loaf.

allisonirons

I have a breadmaker. I don't know much about it or what brand it is but since I got it for Christmas last year, we have never bought another loaf of bread! I love my breadmaker.

Maryanne

I use the dough cycle more than anything as I make my own Italian bread. Its a favorite of family and friends. I too can't resist warm bread so tend to eat too much when I make it. I also like to make cinnamon raisin bread. There is nothing like homemade bread !

scrappylouisa

I have two bread machines. I have a Magic Chef and a Hamilton Beach. I love both of them. I make all our bread, hamburger and hot dog rolls, cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, doughnuts, hoagie rolls, etc.

Rich bought my first one when before I had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. I couldn't knead the dough anymore......that was about 15 years ago. The second one I bought at a yard sale for $1.

Try looking on Freecycle. I have seen several bread machines listed in our area in the last few months.

mrsjdt

I have one, use it once or twice a week. Jim's Gem is right on.

trolley station

I am on my third bread machine. Wore them out. Make bread twice a week. Never use the delay function. I remove the dough after the first rise and put into greased bread pans and let rise again and then oven bake. I do not like the shape of the loaf baked in the machine. Once you begin making your own bread, store bought bread will never taste good. There are many free bread machine recipes on line. I found that a medium priced machine with not too many features is best. Good Luck.

FancyFoot

I have a Breadman it works great, especially for pizza dough.