Do you have a breadmaker?

I have a bread maker and absolutely love it!! I have owned it for the past 15 years. When I first got it, it cost about 50 cents to make a loaf of bread, of course now it's a bit higher. Thing is I about had a stroke when I saw the price of bread in the store. Not only can you use the machine for making bread (it also bakes the bread for you) but you can use it to make rolls, doughnuts and so much more. My machine came with a recipe book for other whole grain breads and healthy breads. I also will set the machine up at night and set the timer so that I have a loaf of fresh hot bread when I get up in the morning. Nothing is nicer than to wake up to the smell of fresh baked bread. Get the bread maker! You will love it!!! Also, it is so much fun when you're invited to a friends house for dinner to take either a fresh loaf of bread or fresh rolls as a gift. I have neighbors "drop" in for a visit when they get a whiff of the bread. I can't say enough good things about the machines. Including the factor that you know what the ingredients are in your bread and you have far less preservatives in a loaf you make than one from the store. After having a loaf of fresh home made bread, you won't go back to store bought bread.

I have one, I picked it up at a local thrift store one day. Wasnt really planning on getting one, ever but it caught my eye and looked interesting. Thats how I shop..lol. Anyways I paid about $4.00 for it and its a great item to have. I unfortunately dont use it as often as I would like because I dont have enough room on my kitchen counter. I tend to use the things on my counter more often that the rest of the stuff so basically I guess I should make room for it. The only thing I didnt really like about it was the size of the loaf. We are a family of 6 and we all eat bread, not daily, but often enough and I have to make a few loaves to equal what a normal store loaf would be. Other than that its alot of fun too because I can make dough and freeze it, the kids make dough and shape it and then we bake it later and we make pizzas, etc. If your hubby wants to get one then why not?!?! And if its on clearance and you end up not using it as often as you thought then its not that big of a loss. Or check your thrift stores. Mine came with the book and everything, minus the box, and it works great and is very easy to use. Most thrift stores will allow you to try things to make sure they work and while you cant really make a loaf of bread you can check to make sure the power goes on, etc. I see at least 2 whenever I go to the thrift store here. Well enjoy it if you get one.

I'd absolutely LOVE to find a bread maker on clearance. Not only would making homemade bread be cheaper but it also tastes a lot better. Plus I'd love to get both my daughter and I off of gluten, for health reasons, but doing so is so expensive. With a bread maker I think it'd be easier to do so.

I've been using a breadmaker for a couple of years now and I'll never go back to buying store bread unless it's absolutely unavoidable. It's a lot cheaper of course and a lot better for you aswell. The store bread contains all sorts of additives and preservatives which your own fresh baked bread won't have. If you are feeding a family, it's a good option as you can bake fresh bread every day in your home with no more trouble than taking 5 minutes or so to fill the machine. Mine takes 2 hours and 20 minutes to produce a 2 Lb loaf. The breadmaker needs no attention from you in that time. When I first started to use it though, I found that it took me a few tries before I managed to produce an edible loaf. That's just a case of getting to know the machine and the ingredients that you are working with. Yeast is a living organism and it need just the right conditions to live and grow. Follow the directions that come with the machine, (I assume it does come with directions??).

Yes, the bread is cheaper to make and it's a lot healthier! You can add things like fruit, applesauce, raisins, seeds, etc. and you won't have all the additives and crap. It's definitely tastier and it's much better for you! You'll get a loaf of premium bread for about a dollar compared to that same bread in the store at $3.49 or more. The downside of it is that it's more difficult to make sandwiches. Slicing the bread without a professional slicer makes it a bit crumbly and it's never even. But I think it's a small price to pay for really superior bread. I've been looking for a cheap bread machine--I'd make it by hand if my joints didn't bother me so much.

I don't have one but I know people who do. You can make really tasty bread with it. I don't know if it's cheaper than the store but it will definitely be fresher and better for you.

I do have one, but I haven't used it in years. I did like the bread that it made, and it wasn't that hard at all. I do often think that I'd like to use it more, but I just don't eat a lot of bread.

I do bake bread at home, a lot lately - actually. My dh lost his job and we have no unemployment insurance. I can make a 2 pound loaf for around 50cents so I reckon that is much less than in the store, however that is not taking into consideration the electricity costs. In the winter I prefer to bake my bread in the oven and use that heat to help heat the house - in these hotter months I will use the bread machine.

It depends. If you are a working person, it's more convenient to buy bread at markets because the time cost of making bread by yourself is relatively higher. If you are a housewife or a retired worker or a soho who have plenty time, then making break will be a very interesting thing. When you see your work, it'll give you a sense of accomplishment. It's a way of life.

I think it is better to buy in the store rather making at your home because i think it takes much time to make and i know something about the bread, i think you can find the correct answer with our friends here. Do you know how to cook the bread?

I had one that I just gave away. We only ever used it once, and decided the special yeast you had to buy was not worth it. I'd rather make bread by hand when I'm in the mood for it. It's easier, and I think it comes out better. The bread machine crust is too thick and crunchy. I can tell you how to make your own bread by hand if you're interested.

No I've never owned a breadmaker, but have thought about buying one. I like baking my own bread - just not good at it and I am sure with a breadmaker it would turn out alot better. What are the good brands for breadmakers vs the bad brands ?

I LOVE my bread makers- Yes i said makerS!! am down to two at the moment (lack of space & i also do regular baking as well = you can use them for bread, pizza dough, rolls, & specialty breads. - they are AWESOME! we average over 105f daily here in summmer and oven baking during summer is just something you DONT want to do! One thing i want to say to EVERYONE tho- is that I HAVE NEVER paid more than $20 for ANY of the bread makers i have ever bought. also i have Never had any of them go out on me either. To explain WHY i DID have to replace two of them tho.... one MUST educate the other memebers of the family (primarily the husband unit!) that the funny winged shape thingee on the counter is NOT junk to be tossed!! I thought i had just lost the first one but when the 2nd went awol... i asked dh if he had seen it- he had apparently tossed it on trash pick up day....sigh....... the little things are nearly impossible to replace so had to replace whole unit. was a blessing in disguise tho, as i had decided i preffered the LARGER units by this time. the reason i can AFFORD this many?? is NOT because i am rich - I literally have NEVER walked into ANY thrift store that i havent found at LEAST one of these babies. For some peculiar reason people dont realize the gems they are getting rid of (coffee pots and food warmers are other treasures i always find) Many have NEVER been used! some weekends i will be baking in the oven (i like the no-knead bread recipes i found in a recent TMEN (mother earth news) and both breadmakers at the same time. I love them. ENJOY!!

I wish! But one cost so expensive that I have to think more than one to buy it. My friend own one and she's been making bread for her family almost daily. She said it's easy to use and she think the bread is healthier too. No preservative use at all. I will buy one if I were you. I think it's worth your money.

I have a breadmaker, but I don't use it very much. It is nicer to make your own bread; the downside is the time. I'll think, it would be nice to have a fresh loaf, but then have to wait for hours before it's ready. If you make a new loaf every day, and set it up the night before, that will work fine. Otherwise, you have to decide well in advance that you want a loaf. Unless they've made breadmakers much faster since I bought mine, making a loaf isn't exactly a spur of the moment thing.