Breadmaking machine 'Are they the best thing since sliced bread'

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
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Message Posted:
31/10/2009 11:19

Does anyone own a bread making machine and if so can you say how good/bad they are. are they easy to use, I am thinking of getting one so just would like other peoples views, tips etc about them. Much appreciated.

malsancak


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 2874

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 11:25

Yep! I'm in Malatya baking a sun-dried tomato and basil loaf even as I type this. They are so easy you wouldn't believe it. 5 minutes to load the ingredients (not a kit) and then a 2hrs 35 minute wait for the loaf to be ready.

Mal

Mindy



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Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 11:46

Mal

Thanks for input, that sounds yummy, so after you put in ingredients, are they mixed together automatically.

crofter


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Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 11:49

Bread Makers must be the best kitchen gadget ever. Use mine all the time except in summer as the bread does not keep more than a day due to the heat. The ONLY drawback I have found using one here is the chance of a power cut. So I always have to be at home when we can then switch the generator on if there is a cut. In UK I used to set it on timer and awake to the smell of fresh bread but once again here in Cyprus I cannot do that in case there is a power cut.



Go ahead and buy one...you will not regret it. I have the Panasonic one and there are many recipes for different breads plus cakes and even dough for pizzas! Happy baking!!!!

Arek Naw


Joined: 29/08/2008
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 12:12

Sounds great! Where can you buy one in TRNC?

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 13:38

We have a morphy Richards catalogue in-store at Botanica (Çatalköy). All the products are priced in TL the breadmaker is 279 tl. There maybe other makes/prices around but I am not sure.



I would like one but I don't think I could eat enough to warrant one!! I sometimes make olive bread (by hand) which I love, especially visually "who" I am bashing while kneading the dough!!!

Pogle


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 14:00

Hi everyone

We have a breadmaker and use the breadmixes here with varying results. Could anyone share some recipes for brown, wholemeal or Olive Bread and wholemeal pizza base. Thank you!

malsancak


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 2874

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 15:33

Yes, put in ingredients and leave them. Had some of the bread for lunch with carrot and basil soup!

Mal

Snaefell



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Posts: 266

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 15:48

We have a breadmaker, my husband uses it all the time. A recipe book comes with the machine with lots of ideas in. You can also buy packets of mix that you just tip in the machine and it does it all for you.

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 16:01

Brought one with me and never used it here though used to all the time in UK. find the bread here so good, and such a variety havent bothered! And its finding all the ingredients etc. Lazy???

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 16:25

Mamachina

Are you thinking of selling your bread machine, if so let me know details

everon


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Posts: 956

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 17:02

why make bread when the bread here is so fresh and cheap, it smells delicious in the shops and still warm x

malsancak


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Posts: 2874

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 17:19

msg 12, "why make bread when the bread here is so fresh and cheap"

I prefer whole wheat with something added, e.g. herbs, sun-dried tomatoes etc and it's difficult to find that kind of bread here.

Mal

Mindy



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Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 17:36

Same here, I wanted to make wholemeal, and definitely the sun dried tomato and basil. sounds delicious

fiendishpaul


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Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 17:44

We have a breadmaker which makes the most amazing loaves. Ver easy, just throw in the mix, set the timer and off you go. Waking up to the smell of freshly baked bread - luvvly jubbly. Ours is a Panasonic and cannot rate it high enough.



Paul

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 07:17

mmmmmm, I think I am going to have to buy a bread maker this all sounds wonderful!!!



Anyone got one for sale please?

CJtill


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 08:15

I too have a Panasonic bread maker and wouldn't be without it although I have heard other makes are not so good. I just throw the ingredients in and the loaf always comes out great.

Try using mixes of the white flour and some of the packet mixes to get a mixed grain bread.

Krin52


Joined: 25/08/2008
Posts: 419

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 08:52

If you're looking for breadmaker recipes and ideas, try this site :



http://fooddownunder.com/



and put 'breadmaker' in the search engine

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 09:29

coming from the east end of london thought you was talking about a printing machine loads of money

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 11:38

They make lovely cakes too. But you do have to watch your waistline.......................

kiwikid


Joined: 18/08/2008
Posts: 496

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 11:39

I Have a breadmaker, Love it though I have a problem the bread is always getting stuck and is really hard to get out of the tin, I can't find powdered milk here so I have been using liquid could this be the problem???

Angela

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 11:43

Angela...I have bought powdered milk here..from Lemar although this was last year. It was right at the bottom of the display and I think that it was Nestle.

Jeannie


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Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 11:45

Message 19



Kev - if you come across one of these, could you give me a shout please



J

kiwikid


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Posts: 496

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 11:45

Thanks I will keep searching

crofter


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Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 14:38

Wholemeal bread just come out of the oven......the villa smells like a bakery.....yum yum!!!!

scoobydoo


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Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 14:57

You lot are really making me want to go out and buy a breadmaker now!!!!!!

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 16:44

Does anyone know where I can buy fresh basil please. Have searched most supermarkets Girne to Lapta road today but ended up with dried basil.....not the same!!!

CJtill


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 18:08

You can buy Marvel at Supreme and I am sure I have seen fresh basil (feslegin in Turkish) there as well.

MrsSnakes



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Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 18:12

Thanks, shall look there! x

goldfinch


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Posts: 35

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 18:48

mindy watch your waistline try a ryvita machine might be worthwhile

goldfinch


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Message Posted:
01/11/2009 18:50

dont forget were over january

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 19:36

Goldfinch

That's you of the list for a fresh baked loaf.

goldfinch


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Posts: 35

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 19:50

only joking yer lovely and slim

crofter


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Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 20:05

Supreme for Basil

Mindy



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Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 20:06

won't be when you get here and we hit the New Indian Cuisine Nosheen.

goldfinch


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Posts: 35

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 21:32

cant wait best indian best host

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 22:52

Although the local bakeries do make a mouthwatering range of bread, there are a few items that I occasionally find myself 'hankering after' - (Pedants! - should that read: 'there are a few items, after which I occasionally find myself hankering? ).

Anyway...

Bagels!

You still have to shape, boil in sugared water, and do the final bake by hand, but the delights of a toasted bagel.... mmm...

Also loaves with toasted sunflower seeds etc. encrusted into the surface - particularly when sliced and popped into the toaster and buttered...

Malted bread is another - although the only source of Malt syrup seems to be UK health food shops :(

Don't get me wrong, I love the local food (including the bread) but even when I lived in UK, I liked to have a wide diversity of food to choose from, (PEDANTS!, 'from which to choose'???) not JUST local varieties, and if you can use a bit of ingenuity (aided by technology!) I'm all for it.

Use fresh ingredients + dried milk (because of the heat) lov

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 23:37

I will be off this week to search for a Bread maker. Pop life in Greekside stock some. Also Carrefour. Although the local bread is yummy when fresh, if not eaten same day is only good for toasting, in my opinion. Also we prefer wholemeal but the local brands are similar to sawdust. personal opinion of course.

AlexF065


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 00:50

Hi

I have and use a bread-maker I have the Panasonic and have had it for a few years the bread tastes very good = weight gain as you do eat more i use mine overnight as then you wake up to nice fresh bread that is still warm

Even the packets of ready mixed flours are good I cannot speak for other makes but would think they are all roughly the same best to buy a bit bigger capacity than you think in case of visitors

you can in my one make many more things than bread try looking them up on manufacturers web site and see if you can get a sneak preview of the recipe books

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 09:44

Okay, all you expert breadmakers, you have convinced me to consider purchasing a breadmaker but I need your help as this will be a first for me. What advice would any of you give me?



What should I look out for?



What should I avoid?



Thank you

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 13:53

I went on Argos website to look at breadmakers, they vary in price obviously, the Panasonic models look all singing all dancing, prices from 20 pounds to 100 pounds plus.

If you look on site it gives details on each model. Might bring one back in January in suitcase. Unless I can find one reasonably priced in Cyprus. Can't wait to get baking.

AlexF065


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 14:20

Hi

I bought mine through Ebay I had looked up as i had said what they did and compared that to what i wanted it to do

Mine i will admit is an all bells and whistles panasonic which new was 150 odd pounds but many are for sale on ebay from people who buy them then dont use them so sell within 6 months as they are quite large



For TRNC i would think reliability is the first thing to look at also what manufacturers spares are easily gotten hold of is another consideration then the thing its self what do you want it to do just bake bread? or bread with dates, nuts, ect do you want all sorts of different crusts do you want it to just prove the dough for you to then shape rolls?



Thats the sort of thing I would be thinging about and also can you use ebay?

jacktheladett


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 528

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 14:25

Sue, try the goodhousekeeping website for info on bread makers.



I prefer to use mine on the dough setting and bake in the oven, I can control it better + I can shape the bread how I like, make 2 smaller loaves or rolls.



Ileli in Alsancak have powdered milk and Starling now have wholemeal flour. Whoppee!



It is a fallacy that bread makes you put weight on. White bread is just a 'filler', with very little nutritional value and a high G.I. count (which means it is digested quickly - which makes you eat more, which then makes you put on weight. Oat/Rye and whole meal/grain breads are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and fibre.



Its the full fat cheese and mayo that makes you fat!

spangles


Joined: 22/10/2008
Posts: 411

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 15:57

Krin 52 - message 18 What a brilliant site. Thanks for that. I feel a baking session or two coming on.

mamachina


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Posts: 730

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 17:46

Mrs Snakes - basil is an annual and is just dying off at the moment unfortunately. Fresh basil must be coming in from a market gardener who sows all the year round, so have to look for it,. I freeze mine, just pop sprigs as they are into FOIL and fold loosely and pop in freezer - much better than dried - just get a sprig out when needed and crumble into mix.

Mindy



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Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 17:53

Krin

website is great, have sent it to my son in the U.S.

Tuttut


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Posts: 270

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 18:43

i was thinking of getting one and im now defo going to get one its on my christmas list!!!

scoobydoo


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Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 19:06

Thanks Karen, will check out the website and probably end up bringing one back with me next week!!

MrsSnakes



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Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 19:32

Thanks for Supreme tip for Basil. Have bought some today.....to use with making a tomato soup as they are plentiful here. Will grow some in future perhaps and freeze as Mamachina suggests.

LoopyLou



Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 11:04

Hi All You Bread Making Fans



I have one 'FOR SALE' a Kenwood Rapide Bake BM200 Bread Making Machine, 'Never Been Used'

comes with Recipe Book. Brought it over with me 6 months ago from england, was a present, but will never use it as I am not a fan of cooking!!!!

Pick up today and be cooking fresh bread tonight!!!!!

Offers over £50.00

Live in Bahceli easy to find.

e mail me sunnybutterfly22@hotmail.com for more information.................

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 11:07

Had one in the UK but here now living on my own its not worth it, but they are great

shel56


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 16:48

Hi



I have a breadmaker but in the move I somehow lost the measure cup that comes with it. Can anyone tell me if the measure cup that comes with the machine is the same as the 1 cup measure.



I love my breadmaker and have enjoyed experimenting with it and making some delicious breads. I am going to check out the website as well. thanks

AlexF065


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 17:47

Smithy

I am on my own now but still use my bread maker just not full loafs anymore

Geejay


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 475

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 17:47

I certainly like to make bread here but I have a problem. I don't seem to be able to source the strong white flour needed for "English" style bread, here in the TRNC. I have to get it from the south.

If there is a TC alternative I would like to hear about it. Maybe I'm just not recognising it here.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 19:01

msg 54,

Just use 'Buğday Unu' (wheat flour) - I find it is plenty strong enough (enough gluten) to make acceptable 'Englis' bread.

Keith.

Geejay


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Posts: 475

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 19:09

Thanks Keith

CJtill


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 21:54

I use Arun exstra which always works well.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
04/11/2009 00:56

I was given one as a present by youngest son and family and I do use it at home

but mostly for making naan bread. You just choose the dough recipe and roll them

out, cook few mins. under very hot grill. They have proved very popular at B.B.Q's

There is also a recipe for pizza base. I always use fresh ingredients, flour, yoghurt,

yeast etc.

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
04/11/2009 01:19

not read thru the messages but when I make bread



1. Put half pack of dried yeast is warm water with 1tsp sugar. Leave to go frothy



2. Use Extra flour, a good drizzle of oil, salt. Mix with the yeasty water to get a sticky consistency.



3. Leave until doubled in size, then knead.



4. Perfect for pizza at this stage or put in a loaf tin or make rolls

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
04/11/2009 01:21

but why make bread when you can buy a freshly baked loaf for 15p?

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
04/11/2009 19:00

Mike

We rarely eat white bread, and I have yet to find a wholemeal loaf here that doesn't taste like sawdust or crusts are rock hard, so thats why I would love a Breadmaker especially to make basil and sun dried tomato bread.

SuperMaids



Joined: 29/10/2009
Posts: 196

Message Posted:
04/11/2009 19:14

they fab machines i have one and love baking the hot cross bun dough in there its divine

LoopyLou



Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 09:39

Bread Maker For Sale £40.00

Kenwood Rapid Bake, New, never been used.

e mail sunnybutterfly22@hotmail.com

or Tel: 0533 886 1703



Thanks........................