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  • From: paxamicus AT earthlink.net
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  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] Bread machines was: Masonry bake ovens
  • Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:45:42 -0400

I really don't like them. The one we had had the hook mechanism on the bottom, so half the loaf of bread had a big hole in the middle. I'd rather have a whole loaf for my trouble, even if I shape it by hand and it's less than perfect looking.

It was ok if you wanted half a loaf of sandwich type bread, but you can't vary at all for texture, like a chewy crust, or steam.

It was ok with mixes, but the minute you added something harder, like real whole wheat, it chugged.

All in all I was thrilled when I gave it away.


On Aug 25, 2008, at 8:32 AM, Don Bowen wrote:

One of the things I have recently learned is that one can bake bread
that is far superior to what we all eat, unless we have good access to
a specialty bakery run by a top baker.

Speaking of which, what are people's comments on bread machines?





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