Like many things, bread has become really expensive in recent years. Therefore, the purchase of a bread baking machine is worthwhile. In no time you have fresh bread and save a lot of money. Open the lid, add the ingredients and select the baking program. About three hours later, the bread is ready – at the price of just a few cents. That’s how easy it is to bake bread with an automatic breadmaker. Many different models are available in stores. Prices range from 50 to 200 euros.
This is what you should look for when buying:
- Standard equipment includes: non-stick, removable baking pan and dough hook. Measuring cup and spoon are included. Degree of browning of the crust is adjustable.
- Different there is in the size of the baking dish: it varies from 500 grams to 1,500 grams.
- The number of baking programs also varies. At least six programs and a program duration of 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours are good.
- Some devices have one, others two dough hooks. For heavy dough (whole grain) or larger breads (up to 2 pounds), two dough hooks are better.
- Helpful for convenient overnight baking is a timer (up to 13 hours): simply fill the baking machine in the evening, set the timer and enjoy the fresh bread in the morning!
- Good is additionally a dough and kneading program. So yeast dough for cakes or pizza can be made easily.
