Breadmaker recipes!

Recipe using Spelt flour.....for rolls

1.5 tsp yeast

500g spelt flour

10g butter

1.5 tsp sugar

1.5 tsp salt

310 ml water

on our Panasonic machine program 34 to make the dough takes 2h 45m

This mixes and kneads then rests 30 minutes, then kneads again and rests 30 minutes, then kneads and rests again.....a total time of 2h 45m

Cut dough into 8 pieces, let it rest 15m, then shape into rolls and place on greased tray to prove at 35 degreesC until double in size, approx 40 min.  Slash the tops and bake at 220C for 15-20 mins

Can anyone offer any advice on breadmakers? 

Son and daughter were going to buy hubby one for fathers day. They're both students so nothing too expensive. Are the cheaper ones any good or would it be better to save up for an expensive one (maybe a birthday present from me)?

Can anyone recommend particular models?

Thanks 

Ours is a very basic Goodmans model which we've had for years. I just use it for loafs although it's got various settings for dough,  pasta etc. I'd just tell them to go for a basic model to be honest. 

I made a cottage cheese and chorizo loaf yesterday - it's gone already! 

Now there is a thought. Family have tried various machines but non as good as a the reliable old fashion methods my Gran used. Yes, it may be more time consuming and requires years of experience but the versatility, end result and satisfaction is far better. My dad used the kneeding/proving functions of his machine and then reverted to his trusty gas oven for the bake. Very reasonable results too!

Even the fully multi function machines require much trial and error 'til the end result is anything like acceptable in my opinion.

Thanks for the help moulesy and mickysf, I'll tell them to look for one now and if they order soon it may arrive in time!

Cottage Cheese & Chorizo loaf

Ingredients 

170g cottage cheese

210 ml water 

1.5 tbsp olive oil

500 g white bread flour

2 tsp dried oregano 

1 tsp salt & 2 tsp sugar

1.5 tsp dried yeast

75g diced chorizo

2 spring onions, chopped

To make put cottage cheese, water and oil in bread pan. Sprinkle over the flour and oregano.  Add salt and sugar in separate corners and yeast in the centre of the flour. Set machine on normal. After 20 minutes or when machine beeps scatter the chorizo and spring onions over the mixture. Continue to bake and when finished turn loaf out to cool.

Delicious - The loaf only lasted a couple of days in our house! 

Recipes sound lovely,  I don't have a bread maker but do make bread by hand, may have to try one out. 

OMG. Just had an email from a company that I contacted on 19th March. I placed an order with them, for those little bread-mix packs made by Wright’s. Just have confirmation that my order is now in stock and will be delivered next week. So........30, (yes,30) little packs to go at, mainly white and whole meal, but I am sure they can be made delicious with other things added. Shall be sharing them with family, friends. Haven’t been able to find any flour or yeast for weeks, so this is a real treat. Just need to dig out the bread maker again now.......😁

We’ve had a few over the years. The best (by far) is the one we now have, a Panasonic. We opted for the all-singing all-dancing top of the range, about £180? I think we’ve only ever had a few bad loaves, but that turned out to be the yeast. The beauty of this machine is that I don’t have to worry about the order and position of the ingredients as it has a yeast dispenser. I try not to use it often, as the bread it makes is just too nice, and I end up eating the lot, not good for the waistline