Bread machine and recipes?

[mckeev5]

I have debated about getting one and wondered which one everyone prefers? Is there certain things I should look for in a machine? I would really appreciate it if you could also recommend some recipes or if you have some to share. Thank you so much!!

 

[kristi]

I really love my bread machine. I use it a lot to make pizza dough. However I can not remember the brand right now. One of the best functions I love is the delayed timer. The bread or pizza dough can be ready when you need it to be and you don't have to let it sit in the machine very long.

 

[materialsgirl]

Bread machines are a wonderful invention! We have a Breadman Ultimate:
http://www.esalton.com/control/product/~category_id=C20003/~product_id=TR2200C

It is really nice - makes awesome pizza dough, and quick "breads" like banana nut bread (which really isn't bread, but hey, that's okay), and of course, the yeast bread. Yummy! It also makes jam, although I have never used this feature.

There are lots of great bread machines out there - it pretty much comes down to the features you need and the money you want to spend. A good bread machine can be had for under $100. If you have access to Consumer Reports online, I would check there too.

 

[materialsgirl]

Here is an article I just found about bread machines - you might find it of interest:

http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5122.html

 

[mckeev5]

I LOVE banana nut bread! Do you have a good recipe? Thanks for the link I will check it out.

 

[mckeev5]

Thank you! I will.

ETS: I printed it out!

 

[dss62467]

Mine is a Sunbeam and I'm very happy with it.

 

[materialsgirl]

Here is a banana bread recipe that is truly wonderful:

http://bread.allrecipes.com/AZ/BananaBreadIV.asp

I add chopped walnuts or pecans to it because I just love nuts in my banana bread. (I don't have a measurement for the nuts, I just eyeball it!)