I can't believe I made this bread!
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I heard about this book on Twitter and I thought, "Yeah,right! Make bread in 5 minutes...I don't think so." But the more I read about the process, the more intrigued I became. So,I ordered the book! I got it a few days later and read through the beginning. I had most of the supplies to get started except for a pizza peel. I went out and bought it and started my bread baking adventure! I can't believe how easy it was to make. The directions with pictures make it easy for a beginner to follow. The bread came out looking as good as the bakeries Artisan Bread and I had the feeling of pride because I did it! A great book...a must read for anyone wanting to improve their kitchen skills! I am so glad I ordered it from Amazon!
233664
Ok I am not naive but perhaps I miscalculated thinking because I love rye bread so much that I was sure to like this bread. It is as advertised and I am sure it is healthy but gee whiz. Why does everything healthy have to taste so bad? Problem for me is I got quite a bit of it and I am going to have to get creative as to how to use it. I am sure there are folks out there that like it but I am definitely not one of them. Definitely will not be making any more sandwiches with it. Well several more attempts to eat this "bread". If you have never had this before and like bakery rye you may want to pass. Each loaf, and you get 6, is about the same size, texture and weight of an adobe brick. I tried to like it and I can't. Tried to eat it and I can't. Throwing it away. For me personally the worst rye bread I have ever had.
193691
I made bread that was edible!! And... It was actually delicious. I found a recipe online that used regular AP flour and real milk, and through it in the machine, and the bread turned out amazing.
3260820
I initially heard about the baking artisan bread in 5 minutes while reading Mother Earth News.  The article was about another Artisan Bread book with a similar technique in baking bread.  I checked it out from my library to give it a try.  The loaves were good bread but not the artisan style that I was hoping for.  Everyone truly thought the bread was really, really good.

While all that was going on, I was looking at the reviews on Amazon and noticed Kneadlessly Simple and read it's reviews.  I was intrigued and bought the book.  I just finished my first loaf called, Crusty White Peasant Style Pot Bread.  I followed it as closely as possible but I know that I made some mistakes along the way.  Perhaps the dough was more moist than what she would suggest?  In fridge longer than 10 hours?  The room temp wasn't always at optimum heat?  But, I did my best.  (I am in WA state and we've had the coldest winter on record I'm sure.) Anyway, my first load just came out of oven and it's as beautiful as a Parisan Artisan Bread that you will ever see.  I bought the perfect little cast iron pot with lid to bake it in.  You know you scored when you hear the bread "popping" while it is cooling.  I'm telling you, this bread is a work of art.

Buy the book.  Enjoy the process.  Make lots of mistakes and have fun with it.  The smell is heavenly!  I'm creating dinner tonight to go with the bread.  ;D  Bon apetit!
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I really enjoy this bread and will be ordering more! As someone else said it tastes like an artisan sourdough. It was good both plain and toasted with butter. I've been keto for over year and hesitant to try low carb bread but this exceeded my expectations in taste and texture. It's definitely worth a try!
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Have only made the no-work, no-knead bread but will try other recipes..For now I cannot get enough of the quick, easy, yummmmmy tasting. aroma-filling the kitchen bread.  I did not believe it would taste so good.  Whenever I make it it does not last a day.
4913704
This bread is amazing. I thought gf meant taste free but your bread changed my mind. Delicious and in fact one loaf is in the oven right now!! Thank you for this amazing delicious bread!!
2404217
I spent a long time reading all of the reviews on breadmakers before I bought this one three weeks ago.  After returning three other machines in the past because they made bread you could use for a doorstop, I really didn't think I would ever own another one.  I wanted a machine that would make artisan breads and this one is it!!!

To test the waters I made four loaves of white bread the first week.  After following the recipe for a 1 1/2 pound loaf of white bread from the instruction book that came with the machine, I was shocked that the bread was similar to my previously poor experiences with breadmakers.

I called Breadman and spoke with a wonderful customer service woman.  She told me that they are trained on the machine for two weeks before being allowed to answer questions for customers.  She said that the temperature of 80 degrees for the water, that is listed in the book, is too low and to bring it to 95 degrees.  Also, she said to check the dough after five minutes on the second knead and make sure that it's not too wet or dry.  It should feel like scotch tape when you touch it, sticky. I told her that the dough was shifting to one side of the machine and coming out lopsided and she told me to quickly open the machine after the shaping cycle and to shape the bread evenly so the dough would rise and fill the pan properly.  Also, she said I could remove the paddle at that time, if I wished.

So I tried it again.  This time I added more water, 1/2 tsp. and used 95 degree water.  It came out better.  The third try, per my husband's suggestion, I raised the water temperature to 105 degrees and added 1 1/2 teaspoons of water.  This loaf rose higher and was lighter and fluffier when you cut it.  The fourth try I raised the temperature of the water to 110 degrees and only added one tsp. of water.  Ah, PERFECTION!!! I have to say it was funny making a new loaf every day and then lining them up on the counter to see the height of each loaf grow each day.  It looked like stair steps as they grew higher with each batch.

Never having had much experience with baking bread it took time to know when the dough is right.  My husband had suggested the higher water temperatures because the pan is cold, it states up to 110 degrees on the yeast package and he was right.  The bread comes out very similar to the packages of white bread that you would buy at the supermarket, fluffy and soft, but the flavor is oh so much better tasting.  No more "door stop" bread here.

Next I made the French Bread using the dough cycle only and removed it, shaping it into small round loaves ( 1 1/2 pound recipe makes two reasonable size loaves) and next a long loaf which I shaped into a pan made for French Bread baguettes.  All of them came out perfect.  Again I added more water than they called for so I suspect where you live, the altitude, etc. can make the difference.  I'm in Southern California so it's a little less humid than other parts of the country. I froze one of the loaves and used it a few days later.  Defrost it on the counter, wrap in foil and warm it through in the oven at 375 degrees.  Comes out like it did the day you made it!!! Tonight I made the Cheesy Garlic Rolls in the book.  They came out perfect and soooooooo good!!!

The machine is easy to clean, does everything it is supposed to, the customer service people are GREAT, and I couldn't be happier. The recipe book that comes with the TR2200C Ultimate Bread Machine is very helpful as well as the video because they explain everything clearly and the recipes are wonderful.  I'm looking forward to making the sour dough bread starter in the book, since that is my favorite bread, and I'm sure it will be wonderful.  I don't think you could find a better product and with a one year warranty, and, even if something goes wrong, they will handle the problem for you.  I would recommend this machine and at Amazon's price, I don't think you can find it for any less anywhere!!!  Also, I used the free Super Saver Shipping and it only took three days to get here.
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Not bread at all.  Just awful.  My husband said it was OK, but didn't eat more than the first slice.  The rest of the loaf got moldy pretty quick and I was glad I got to throw it out!
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If you like dense, grain-filled bread - this is it!
724457
I had doubts about this bread as I was making it, because the dough was very sticky, making it difficult to knead and form the dough, but the final baked product was so good!  Crunchy outside, doughy and not too sweet on the inside with raisins giving it a burst of sweetness here and there.  To die for with butter on it!
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Take a loaf of day-old Wonder Bread, freeze it for a month, wait a couple of days and then, try to eat it.  It will still taste better than Schar GF Classic White Bread, which is one of the most vile things I have ever eaten.  It tastes like The main ingredient is sawdust.  It is very expensive and very bad.  Do not waste your money.
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I am not kidding--the sandwich bread recipe is to die for. I have been forced to eat GF for a year and hated every minute of it. I have made my own bread for years so store bought bread was never desirable to me. Well, store bought GF bread is even worse! I have tried at least 15 recipes for GF bread and threw most of them in the garbage or out to the birds. There were a few that the birds wouldn't even eat. So for a year I have suffered not having a decent piece of bread until I got his book. I grumbled about all the different ingredients for their all purpose blend but got them and tried the recipe. I almost cried when I tasted it. It was good. In fact, it wasn't just good it was delicious. If you have to eat Gluten Free this book will take you back to the days when you had good food! Just the bread recipe is worth more than the price of this book. Finally, thank you America's Test Kitchen for giving me my bread loving life back!
68407
This produced an amazing loaf of bread! This was my first experience with this brand and I couldn't be happier.
402159
I'm fairly new to making no knead breads.  In doing my research, I discovered dough enhancers that make breads look and taste like the professionals do.  I never heard of it before, so I ordered it on Amazon and it came in 2 days.  I am delighted with the results of my breads and rolls and so is my husband.  I have not been baking in this hot S.Carolina summer, but I will return soon and post a photo of my no knead breads.
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I don't really eat a lot of bread, but after I bought this..
I finished my whole loaf of bread in two days!
This is such an addictive spread on probably everything
I tried to dip a banana on this and oh-la-la! I'm in love <3
This is kind of pricey thought, in my opinion.
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This book and its process is unbelievably wonderful!! I love it!! I baked bread the "usual" way for years, but now I am producing all kinds of bread in a "wink". I cannot recommend it more highly.