bread making in kfp740? Has anyone out there had good results?
312526
I use it all the time for breadmaking. One loaf at a time, that is three cups of flour and I use the metal chopper, adding water and butter slowly while it is going until I have the right amount of water. I let it run about a minute to knead it. I do eight loaves per batch. I have two machines. one at the cottage. Cleaning is a pain; use a toothbrush. I used to use two mixers but they just aren,t able to take the abuse
2172899
I have been getting the same results. This is very disappointing with such rave reviews for an incredibly expensive machine. I have not had problems with my Panasonic or Breadman machines (that I couldn't track down). I am happy with how sturdy the pan is and need to buy a new machine as my Breadman's pan is in bad shape.
1745456
I have tried it only twice. Both times one loaf was OK (but not that great. The other loaf not good. I think with more practice and experimenting it might be OK. Just a guess. Until I have time to play more with it, I am sticking to the 2.5 lb Sweet Bread recipe (minus coconut) which always comes out perfectly.
1019135
Don't know if you have received any feedback re: bread making, but I've got the same question(s). Is the 9 cup model powerful enough and large enough to initially mix up a dough ball? I'm replacing a smaller food processor primarily for that purpose and don't want to find this is the wrong machine after I buy it.
1205232
HI-- My bread came out like a normal loaf-- I did use regular eggs-- and I used whole eggs. I also added a 1/4 cup sugar away from the yeast. My Machine guidelines say to start with all wet ingredients on the bottom of the pan (make sure your water is warm enough) then add the dry ingredients with the yeast on the top on one side of the pan and I put the ¼ cup additional sugar on the other. I chose the darker crust option. My bread came out pretty good.
1138014
Bread machine recipies work out fine, but I only use the slightly larger whole wheat yeast and no the regular yeasts. Also have to be sure to balance the ph when using rye - hence the bit or orange peel and bit of apple cider vinegar.
1674038
I am very glad I got mine; we make a giant 2-pound loaf every 5 to 7 days. I have complete control over what goes into our bread - no lists of added chemicals! It's also the right temperature for starting dough for items like rolls. I like to embed cheese and pepperoni in the middle before the second rising. Cleanup is limited to one pan and a rubber spatula. I got this model because our first bread maker relied on cheesy clips to hold down the pan, which didn't last. This one has the pan twist in, in the same direction as the paddle spins, so unclipping during kneading is impossible. We've gotten so spoiled by our higher-quality, homemade breads, very little at the store bakery is still appealing. I am very glad I got mine; we make a giant 2-pound loaf every 5 to 7 days. I have complete control over what goes into our bread - no lists of added chemicals! It's also the right temperature for starting dough for items like rolls. I like to embed cheese and pepperoni in the middle before the second rising. Cleanup is limited to one pan and a rubber spatula. I got this model because our first bread maker relied on cheesy clips to hold down the pan, which didn't last. This one has the pan twist in, in the same direction as the paddle spins, so unclipping during kneading is impossible. We've... » Read More I am very glad I got mine; we make a giant 2-pound loaf every 5 to 7 days. I have complete control over what goes into our bread - no lists of added chemicals! It's also the right temperature for starting dough for items like rolls. I like to embed cheese and pepperoni in the middle before the second rising. Cleanup is limited to one pan and a rubber spatula. I got this model because our first bread maker relied on cheesy clips to hold down the pan, which didn't last. This one has the pan twist in, in the same direction as the paddle spins, so unclipping during kneading is impossible. We've gotten so spoiled by our higher-quality, homemade breads, very little at the store bakery is still appealing. « Show Less
1933010
Have you found any alternative? I just started looking into purchasing a bread maker and I'm stuck in the same quandry. I avoid non-stick at all costs, but I can't seem to find a machine without it. Please let me know if you found anything. Thanks! Lyndi
1272139
I used recipes from no-knead bread and the bread baker's apprentice. The bread maker did a good job but you have to accept the shape which is not like a loaf.
638482
I tried my own recipes/published and was never happy. Bob's Red Mill Homemade Wonderful Bread Mix makes a big loaf very superior to any commercial loaf I've found. Although I do put the mix into the bread machine to mix and rise, I transfer it to a loaf pan and finish it off in the oven according to the package instructions. You must cook it a lot longer than a regular bread machine baking cycle, according to the package instructions, and cover with foil to prevent crust burn. I don't separate the eggs, just use the whole egg. I substitute coconut oil for the butter. Wetting you fingers and smoothing out the top will really make a visual difference too. I keep this gluten free flour on hand for lots of other purposes. Breading fried chicken and some recipes you were using before that may call for a small amount of flour and this substitutes great. Good luck on your GF journey.
2141540
I'm in Seattle, too. I used a smaller size transformer first couple of time. But it couldn't handle 5~6 hours of use so the bread maker stopped couple time in a short time.That result a poor finish of the bread. Then I decieded to bake a bread without the transformer. The machine made beautiful breads since then and I have no problem so far until today.I have used machine for about 4 months and it is working great...... so I think if your machine couldn't get started, there must be another issue?? This is a great bread maker, hope you can start to use it soon!!
1201194
I have used any bread machine specific recipes including cookbooks and packages of premixed as well as the ones that come with the machine and had great success. I have not tried to use a regular cook in the oven recipe.
1143000
Works great with bread mixes. There are instructions on specific breads, such as banana bread shortcuts.
1498729
I have, with great results. I would suggest using a little less flour than the recipe calls for because this flour is pretty dense.
2035789
I'd be interested too! I've made two loaves of bread so far in my small Zojirushi (3 days old!) but both were kind of dense. If I make anything successfully, I'll post the recipe here. But if anyone has any to share, I'm definitely interested too.
726446
WOW! Thanks for the speedy replys and especially the NO because I have had many breadmakers over the years and all have been good but had the automatic dispenser. I will show hubby all the "no's" I rec'd and should be ordering it soon!!! It sounds like a dream machine!!!
1975445
I never tried any quick loaves. My regular loaves usually turned out to be lumpy failures. Never any help from Zokirushi. I think their machines are expensive pieces of junk. Mine is in the garage gathering dust. I now have a Breville which has had only one failure and I think that was my fault. I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help.