Trying out a new recipe using cottage cheese to make a delicious loaf of bread with the assistance of my bread maker (Major). He has churned out some really nice textured, flavored loaves of bread for me. I just enjoy putting all the ingredients in and having a wonderful loaf after the whole cycle. Major does have a bit of a sticky pan but I smooth it by putting a layer of grape seed oil over it after every wash. It has improved a lot since. Different bread makers will give you different results. I have two of the same brand different model but even so when I use the same recipe for both the result is different. Bread makers are great as long as you get the recipe right and understand how your machine works you will be rewarded with wonderful loaves of fresh bread every time.

We have a large family and we go through bread like crazy. Has anyone done the math to determine if a homemade loaf of bread maker bread is cheaper than a store bought loaf? I know it tastes better. I just want to know if it’s worth the trouble.

When I use a premade mix from the store it is fine. When I use a recipe from scratch, my bread always turns out heavy. It’s like a door stop! I follow the directions word for word. This happens when I use any recipe, including the ones they send with the bread maker.

Does anyone know a common reason for this? Thanks!

I have an Panasonic Automatic bread maker, and although I love fresh bread (and i mostly stick to making whole wheat), I have made whole wheat and white with it, and have both times, gotten tough bread. Which is "probably" how it’s suppose to turn out, but compared to the softness of store-bought bread, I’d like to produce a similar result. So, does anyone know an ingredient I could be adding to produce softer bread, more suitable for cold sandwiches?

I have bought a bread maker and in the instructions it says to not use any recipes that are not in the recipe book that comes with it. Can I use other recipes that are intended for the same size bread maker? Also, the recipes in the book it came with call for different flours: 405, 550, and 1050. Have you noticed any difference when using different types? Does it even make a difference? Can a bread machine be used to make anything besides yeast breads and mermalades?

I have a black and decker all in one automatic bread maker and i cant find the recipe book for it!!! I need to be able to make banana bread for tomorow, so if anyone knows the recipe please tell me!
if you have a breadmaker but it isnt the same as mine, tell me the recipe anyway cause it might still work.
thx!
please tell me the exact amount of ingredients to put in!!

I was at my grandma’s and I found her bread maker. It’s in really good condition, I think all the parts are there. But the only thing missing is the manual. On the front it says:
West Bend
America’s Favorite
Automatic Bread and Dough maker
on the back it has 41065 a1 which I’m guessing is the serial number. and a date 10/7/95. So is there somewhere I can find the manual or even some recipes for this bread maker? Anyone help would be greatly appreciated!

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I bake my own bread in an automatic bread maker…it’s quick and easy, and the bread comes out great. Anyway, the recipe I make, honey whole wheat, calls for 1.5 Tb softened butter. I hate having to soften the butter and I know it’s not good for you, so I was wondering, could I substitute in an oil, such as olive or sesame seed oil? Or would that screw up the bread?

I make bread in this automatic bread maker I borrowed from my mom. It’s really easy, you just pour all the ingredients in and it does the rest.

Anway, I use the honey whole wheat recipe and modify it a bit. Here’s what the recipe calls for:
-10 oz water
-1.5 tsp salt
-1.5 Tb butter
-1/3 cup honey
-3 tsp vital wheat gluten
-3 cups whole wheat flour
-1.5 tsp active dry yeast

Here’s what I’ve added to it:
-1/3 cup of rolled 5 grain whole wheats
-1/4 cup sesame seeds

Can you think of any other healthy ingredients I can add to my bread, that wouldn’t ruin the taste? I really can’t think of anything else besides some good oils like sesame seed oil or virgin olive oil, but I don’t know if that would effect the bread rising and baking correctly.