Bread dough: Does anybody have any thoughts on the quality of dough this machine can produce?
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Adam, I've had my machine for several years now and have just reached the point where I can whip out a couple loaves of French bread or 1 dozen French rolls so fast it's amazing. One of the secrets is to get the French bread pans they sell on here with the holes in them. There are 2 and 3 loaf pans available. I'm very comfortable with the 2 loaf pans. Here's the recipe I'm using currently for both loaves and rolls: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/French-Bread-Rolls-to-Die-For/Detail.aspx The recipe is so easy I could do it in my sleep. I don't bother getting bread flour. Do add the last two cups of flour a bit at a time and let the machine knead for 6 to 8 minutes. The rolls also make a very special hamburger roll if you top off with sesame seeds after doing the egg white glaze. Believe me when I tell you your friends and associates will be amazed at your bread baking skills. There are dozens of other great bread recipes available though the link and also on Recipezarr.com. Don't forget to order the bread pans. They really will make your baking much simpler and easy!
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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.
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I don't believe your machine is defective - I really can't tell, but it's not a high powered oven. An item such as a batter mix in my opinion is too dense to properly bake. Any food that has to go in a container or a metal or loaf pan would not cook properly. Due to the density of the batter. I have only cooked meats & light frozen foods (frozen potatoes, etc.) only in my oven with satisfactory results
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not sure if my reply comes too late or not but i use my breadman solely to make gluten free breads. i used the gluten free setting once and never went back to it. depending on the recipe, i use the fruit & nut setting, rapid white or i create my own. i also use it to mix pizza dough because i don't have a food processor. i haven't had any problems with the machine and i've had it for a year. i'm still puzzled at all the reviews that say the machine jumps around on the counter while mixing or the loud noises it makes.
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I am not absolutely sure, but it could be due to some of your ingredients! Be sure to follow the recipe measurements and instructions exactly, and use what they recommend. It calls for bread flour, I have had success with using regular flour, but stick to what is called for and see if it makes any difference (if you are using something else) it could also be the yeast. make sure it is fresh and not outdated It doesn't sound like it is the machine, as you say the bread is baked. I also had a bad loaf when I first started, it was when I made the 2 lb. loaf, it came out heavy and did not rise so I made sure I followed the recipe exactly and my ingredients were fresh and I stuck to the 1 and 1/2 lb recipe and it has worked fine every time. Hope this helps!!
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Whoa...may be the mixer head connecter insertion. Have you made "adjustments" for the height with the tool? Might be some of the problem, too. Mine seems to be somewhat loose at insertion with any of the beater attachments, which made me leery at the beginning; but it whips up double cookie batches with no problem. I make Divinity with it and whips it up great without any over-heat. I never tried it for bread dough, as I like to knead bread myself. I would call the 800 customer service number and talk to them about it, but first try your adjustment tool. Sorry you having problems with it...maybe I need to whip up a batch of French Bread to see how mine does...big snow storm here and roads are un-drivable in Champaign County in IL...so might just get it out and make some bread! :o) Let me know if the adjusting tool helped.
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I'm having the same problem with my Breadman TR875. I'm about ready to try my luck with the Dough cycle and completing the loaves in the oven. The bread tastes fine, has great texture, but the gaping holes are just not very pretty and makes it impossible to make sandwiches from the center of the loaf.
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I just ordered the machine for the GF feature...I will post my results as soon as I get it..I plan on baking a loaf of bread the same day it's delivered!
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I found the "best bread machine" bread recipe on allrecipes.com. It is the best I've ever used.
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Mine is the same way. It turns out that it works fine anyway. I have been getting great results for years. Be sure to put some corn meal in the bottom before you put the dough in. Also, preheating is a must. Put the dough into a cold baker and you will spend the rest of the day cleaning it. I know, I did this.
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The machine is not very good. I tried using it on fondant and it pulls the dough on one side. It is too narrow for pizza dough. I wish I returned it. I hope this helps.
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I use the machine to bake bread once or twice a week. The loaves come out rectangular with a nicely rounded top, which I would call traditional-looking. I should add that I make only the 1-1/2 lb. size, and only with basic or whole wheat programs, so I can only assume the other programs would produce similar results. The instruction book contains a good check list to indicate where measurement errors would lead to poor-shaped results.
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Believe or not, it is the bread machine that failed. I returned mine after 6 months of use and it was supposedly one of the best models out there. With me it was hit or miss. The bread would either turn well or really bad, even if the same steps were taken. A lot of it has to do with the temperature in the room. In the winter months the bread machine didn't work so well. We have switched to making our own bread in a dutch oven instead. Get yourself a copy of "My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method" by Jim Lahey.
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This machine does NOT make bread well. Only the lightest of bread recipes will be able to be mixed with this unit.My 'typical' bread recipe:5 cups flour1 7/8 cups water1.5-2 Tbsp sugar1 tsp salt2-3oz oil1-2 tsp yeastReceived unit as Christmas gift (2014) and tried my basic bread recipe. Unit began to mix, then bogged down before finishing. Had to use my old 1980's Oster Kitchen Center to finish mixing the dough (becasue I didn't want to throw it away). Am waiting for RMA to return.Perhaps this unit is good for mixing cookies, or cake recipes, or beating/whipping cream/butter. But do NOT buy this unit for mixing bread. It does NOT mix a basic bread recipe well. This machine does NOT make bread well. Only the lightest of bread recipes will be able to be mixed with this unit.My 'typical' bread recipe:5 cups flour1 7/8 cups water1.5-2 Tbsp sugar1 tsp salt2-3oz oil1-2 tsp yeastReceived unit as Christmas gift (2014) and tried my basic bread recipe. Unit began to mix, then bogged down before finishing. Had to use my old 1980's Oster Kitchen Center to finish mixing the dough (becasue I didn't want to throw it away). Am waiting for RMA to return.Perhaps this unit is good for mixing... » Read More This machine does NOT make bread well. Only the lightest of bread recipes will be able to be mixed with this unit.My 'typical' bread recipe:5 cups flour1 7/8 cups water1.5-2 Tbsp sugar1 tsp salt2-3oz oil1-2 tsp yeastReceived unit as Christmas gift (2014) and tried my basic bread recipe. Unit began to mix, then bogged down before finishing. Had to use my old 1980's Oster Kitchen Center to finish mixing the dough (becasue I didn't want to throw it away). Am waiting for RMA to return.Perhaps this unit is good for mixing cookies, or cake recipes, or beating/whipping cream/butter. But do NOT buy this unit for mixing bread. It does NOT mix a basic bread recipe well. « Show Less
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http://www.amazon.com/Oster-5838-ExpressBake-Breadmaker-White/product-reviews/B00005OTXK/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints;=0&sortBy;=bySubmissionDateDescending#R1S8ONMY7FR637I just found the above answer. I too am looking for a bread machine that can make g-f bread and not spend a fortune......good luck
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Yes but I think the Zojirushi Bread machine is the ticket too. My husband wasn't happy with the price but---we've had for years. He agrees now it was a great investment.It makes perfect bread everytime. We've also made the bread with Italian Seasonings and made croutons. We freeze them then pull out for soups & salads. FYI the UDI hamburger buns ARE great!
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Absolutely! I make bread twice a week. I make a a good variety- very we pizza dough, whole wheat, sourdough,regular white bread to name a few. I used to have a Bosch, but the dough always climbed up the center post. The Verona has a huge bowl. The scraper and roller do an excellent job of mixing the dough. The dough never climbs out of the bowl. I can't recommend the machine enough. It's sturdy and extremely well made.