BREAD

[Gemini]

So...... those of you who use a breadmaker, which type do you have?!

[Plantaholic]

I have A Kenwood., do not use it much these days being on my own. I used to make lovely pittas. It makes lovely banana cake and tea bread. I have had mine for some time, they have probably changed a bit.

[aggie]

I use my breadmaker all the time , mostly brown and seeded breads , but here in Northern Ireland we have lovely soda breads , brown , white and today was at a cookery demo and she made a lovely soda cheese tear and share in less than 20 mins , took her less than 5 mins to mix so going to have a go at that . OH likes shop bread but I can't eat it

[Guest]

One piece of advice. Train your husbands! Oma and I can give you all some tips

[WeeGranny]

One piece of advice. Train your husbands! Oma and I can give you all some tips

I wish you luck with mine Minny!!!!

[aggie]

meant to say I have a Panasonic , having used several others I gave in and bought this one , makes much the best bread

[Gemini]

I will look that one up Aggie.

[Daisy]

I use my breadmaker all the time , mostly brown and seeded breads , but here in Northern Ireland we have lovely soda breads , brown , white and today was at a cookery demo and she made a lovely soda cheese tear and share in less than 20 mins , took her less than 5 mins to mix so going to have a go at that . OH likes shop bread but I can't eat it

Yummmy - I love soda bread. I have made that and found it easy - but not for ages! You've inspired me to have another go!

I've got a Panasonic as well. It's a bit battered now, but still works fine. A couple of years ago I found it wasn't baking properly and I thought it was on its way 'out', then realised that the weather was bitterly cold and so was our kitchen and the yeast wasn't getting enough warmth to develop. So I now use warmer water and that works really well.

My OH is probably in the same class as WeeGranny's - ie, out to lunch when it comes to any sort of cooking!

[Plantaholic]

Can I borrow yours MS

[Gemini]

My DDs took the hint and I have lovely Panasonic bread maker. It even makes jam!!

As I am imminently going on holiday, bread making will have to be put on hold. Really looking forward to using it though!

[Daisy]

Gemini - that sounds great! Amazing that it makes jam as well - does it toast the bread, butter it and spread the jam on as well.

You will, of course, have to invite us all round for tea to do a tasting for you. x

[Guest]

Can I borrow yours MS

Any time, Planta!

[Nana]

I love the smell of bread cooking.....one of a very few good childhood memories.