If making multiple loaves, is it easier to work with more than one of the smaller size or one of the larger size? Cost no object.
202398
It depends on the size of your table. Usually for home baking it's easier to work with smaller sizes that can better fit in not so big counters. They are also easier to mantain dry after using them.
202399
Think about the size of your work space and get one that fits. These are super easy to work with, so I don't think having a large one would be an issue as long as your work area is big enough.
202400
I don't really like it, If I can return it I will but I can't because I try to use it. So don't spend your money for that
202401
From my experience you are better off with multiple smaller couches. More flexibility, better for working in small spaces, and the larger size is quite large...
2115521
The recipe I have generally makes 5 loaves of bread in a regular pan. In order to get nice, tall loaves for my kids to make sandwiches from, I prefer to make the same recipe with 4 loaves in these pans instead. If I make it into 5 loaves in these pans then they just reach the top, so a recipe for your other loaf pans would work if you don't want really tall loaves.
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I am sorry to hear you are having problems. I finally bought a new BBCCX20 and am thrilled with the improvements they made since my old one. I started with the basic white recipe out of the recipe book and now make whole wheat with more nuts, fruit and cereal than a clif bar and it still handles it all. Some loaves are tall and some are squat but that just depends on what is in them. Is your machine in a draft? I moved mine away from the draft from the back door because one side of the loaf was higher sometimes. The meatloaf is terrific and I make quite a bit of sugar free jam and desserts in it as well. I am sorry to hear you are having problems. I finally bought a new BBCCX20 and am thrilled with the improvements they made since my old one. I started with the basic white recipe out of the recipe book and now make whole wheat with more nuts, fruit and cereal than a clif bar and it still handles it all. Some loaves are tall and some are squat but that just depends on what is in them. Is your machine in a draft? I moved mine away from the draft from the back door because one side of the loaf was higher sometimes. The meatloaf is terrific and I make quite a bit of sugar free jam and desserts... » Read More I am sorry to hear you are having problems. I finally bought a new BBCCX20 and am thrilled with the improvements they made since my old one. I started with the basic white recipe out of the recipe book and now make whole wheat with more nuts, fruit and cereal than a clif bar and it still handles it all. Some loaves are tall and some are squat but that just depends on what is in them. Is your machine in a draft? I moved mine away from the draft from the back door because one side of the loaf was higher sometimes. The meatloaf is terrific and I make quite a bit of sugar free jam and desserts in it as well. « Show Less
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The benefit ? The paddle will lay sideways in the bread and all you have to do is pull it out of the loaf. The other way if it wasn't collapsible it would leave a big hole in the center of your loaf. You will still have a small hole but not like you would have if the paddle wasn't collapsible. You only have one paddle in use at the time. It doesn't have to working paddles at the same time. I like my breadman.
251405
I found that it does make a difference if the blades are pointed at each other. You can try different settings and see if it makes a difference. the size of the loaf will also make a diffference.small loaf will hang onto one blade. made over a hundred loaves of bread with my machine but i did not notice any quality problems no matter where the paddles were positioned.
1623699
I bake a 2 lb. loaf. Don't know if that would make a difference. I make sure my loaf is completely cool before bagging; otherwise there will be moisture.
1623203
It can indeed make other sizes. This is the best bread maker I've ever owned, though I'm not using it too much right now as I'm cutting down on carbs, it will do a good job with any size you make.
1313432
If I try to make one loaf of bread or one pizza crust, the mixer has a hard time getting it all mixed. But a two-loaf batch or larger mixes just fine.
2176211
Not the big loaves. When I have big slices of bread (like Pane Turano), I put it in at an angle and then turn it around the other way. Works fine for me.
554724
With 1- 1 1/2 lb loaves never a problem. Sometimes with 2 - 2 1/2 lb loaves they are a little tall. The 2lb loaves I usually can gently push them through with no problem. I normally bake 1 1/2 lb loaves, and there is never a problem. I am glad I purchased this slicer as I feel it is high quality, and I have no criticism with it at all and would buy again, and highly recommend to everyone interested in it.
545653
I've had two or three bread makers over the years and I think they're all pretty much the same. I now just make bread with my good old Kitchenaid mixer and it comes out just fine.
670496
Not quite the size of this one. We had a smaller machine which made a very small hole in the loaf but we wanted to make larger loaves. I think what the problem is is that this paddle is not straight but bent and I believe this is what makes the difference.
1149699
I have had my mixer a year. I do bread for Farmers Markets. I have done recipes that do mostly 2 loaves at a time....occasionally 3 and it does great. Recipes with rye, whole wheat and oatmeal are among those I do. I love the ease of cleaning, lightweight bowl and smaller footprint...so far so good!! It gets used at least 3 days a week!
697463
The pans are actually smaller - they are 4x2x2 - a standard loaf recipe will fill 2-3 of these pans. They were great during the holidays as I made quick breads for my Christmas packages - so I was able to get 3 done at a time with one recipe without hoping it would double-triple well. I recommend the pans - but if you were looking for a standard 9x5 pan - these are not it.
383234
Three loaves max. I have made less than the three loaves and it works fine.
491462
It depends on how big a loaf U want. I like 1lb loafs but if U have a large family, 2lbs would B more practical.
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I'm not sure what you mean by rising dough. If you mean you just want the machine to prep the dough, it will work the same, just make a smaller ball of dough. The small machine yields enough for a 1 lb. loaf opposed to 2.5 with the large Zo. I like the smaller model for a number of reasons. It takes less space. It makes just enough for 2-3 people over a few days. And smaller loaves mean I can make different types without waste. I love my little Zo. I've never regretted purchasing the smaller model.