Bread machine

[saundra]

I need some advice please I fancy buying a bread baking machine
There is only me and I don't use loads of bread but it might be ideal just for the odd loaf or fruit loaf
Thanks for any advice

[Workingman]

Saundra, in my opinion they are not worth the counter top or cupboards space for one person.

I had a Kenwood and it made large and medium loaves. By the time I took into consideration the ingredients and electricity it just was not worth it. I found that I could make a loaf by hand in less time and it was just as good, but I also found that I could go to the shop and buy one a lot easier.

If I was in a family of, say, four and we went through a loaf a day I would certainly go back. I could load it up at any time and then set the timer for overnight bread making. We would all wake up to the wonderful smell of newly baked bread.

[Ally]

I wouldn't dare get a bread maker - I'd end up looking like one of the Roly Polys.

The fantastic different breads they do out here is enough to make me drool every time I walk past a panadería.

Sorry Saundra..not much help from me.

Hope you get what you're looking for. xx

[Rodo]

Hubby makes all our bread and he uses the Kenwood and lets it rise in the airing cupboard. His bread is super - we never buy any.

[JoM]

I'd be like Ally I'm afraid

I sometimes buy those packet mixes that look like small bags of flour. Aldi sell them at some silly price like 59p, they're easy to make and are tasty.

[saundra]

Ho I never thought of that jo good idea

[Rodo]

You are better buying good quality flour though.

[Workingman]

I am with Mr & Mrs Rodo re the flour. You pay more but you do get a much better loaf, and you know exactly what is in it.

[saundra]

Think I will just make sure my freezer has bread in it
It's £12-00 taxi to the nearest shop might just keep a bread pack in the cupboard tho for emergency

[Diflower]

Take a couple of slices out of a loaf within a day or two of buying it and freeze.
Clingfilm and a plastic bag and it's fine, and you can toast from frozen or use the toaster to thaw quickly.
And/or buy packs of 4 rolls, eat one and freeze 3