How good is this machine at sourdough bread recipes? Does "sourdough starer function" mean MAKING starter or USING starter you already have?
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It has a feature (cycle) for making the "starter" but you can use your own too, that's what we did.
1965808
The sour dough function means making starter. It takes 10 days and the entire batch is used in one loaf. I make a larger batch of starter without using the machine and worked out a recipe that makes great bread. Our family and friends like it better from the new Zojirushi machine.
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This is an unusual question since the yeast is a live culture that only requires regular feedings of flour and water to survive for centuries, to be used as a starter with the other ingredients in bread baking recipes. I would suggest that she go to their website "breadtopia" that has a forum and a link to their developer, Eric (eric@breadtopia.com) and ask him, I'm sure he will answer the questions as he has mine.ps: In the book "Classic Sourdoughs" by Ed Wood, he states " Do not add anything but flour and water to your culture".
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You have to grow the starter first, but once it is bubbling and ready to go, you can use it in your bread machine.
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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
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Yes. May I suggest you seek out 'King Author' supply (flour and baking products) website. they have a wonderful sourdough starter for around eight dollars. And well worth it, the bread is the best I have made in my T-fal. Very large loaves. You will never run out of starter, I have given some away several times. Use the basic loaf mode, on medium to dark setting.
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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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It sounds like you are using the dough "PROGRAM SETTING" where you make dough and bake it in a conventional over rather than the Bread Machine. To solve your problem, "You need to select the BASIC setting on the MENU before pressing the START Button". GOOD LUCK!
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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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Once you get used to the order that ingredients are added to the machine - you can adapt any recipe that makes 2 loaves by halving the ingredients. In fact one of my favorite recipes is for a New York style Jewish Rye bread that I got online. I suggest using the recipe booklet that came with the machine until you know which ones appeal to you , and then readin recipes online to try to find alternatives tha tyou may prefer. Good luck to you.
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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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You must follow directions to "multiply" the amount of starter available to both have enough to make the bread and have some to save for the next time. This can take 3-5 days. (Starters kept fed, used weekly, and kept in the refrig will actually live for decades - my last one was in constant use for over 30 years until I forgot about it and it died. After growing it the first time all it will need is overnight the following times.) Enjoy! Might I suggest sourdough banana nut bread? A great favorite with family and friends.
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You don't feed your sourdough? Interesting. I suppose you could leave it running forever, but I wouldn't. At $150 a pop, that's an expensive way to keep your culture going.. try another method. How did they do it before proofers? :)
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I am interested in a breadmaker....if I use it and do not like it, can I return it?
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I don't make bread machine bread, I make bread from scratch - however, I see no reason why it won't do a fine job, I've seen those bread machine loaves before and my homemade ones are much, much bigger :)
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I use it on sourdough all the time. I love it! When the bread is a day or two old, you can cut it really thin.
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No. Sourdough starter is kept alive, or "fed", by adding flour every few days. Sorry
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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