Breadmakers - Should You Get One?

Have you ever thought about getting a breadmaker?

You may have thought about it and decided that it would just go the way of most kitchen gadgets - that is, into the back of the cupboard after a few ethusiastic tries. They all seem like such a good idea at the time don't they?

Well people who have taken the plunge and bought a breamaker will tell you that they really are a good idea. Breadmaking by hand is undoubtedly satisfying but it is also extremely time comsuming and few people these days are likely to be able to find the time to do it regularly. The beauty of a breadmaker is that all you have to do it put the ingredients in, which takes two minutes at most, and then the machine literally does it all for you - kneading, proving, the lot. At the end of it you have really great bread and its fresh and home made.

You breadmaker will come with a recipe book but once you get the hang of things you can branch out and make a wider variety. There are several good books available written for breadmakers plus you can be really adveturous and make up your own recipes.





For people who have specific dietary needs a breadmaker allows you to control the ingredients so if you are, for example, coeliac or vegan you can make bread which meets your own dietary requirements.




If you are considering buying a breadmaker there are a lot to choose from. You need to chose carefully because the quality does vary. Generally the cheaper ones don't do such a good job so its worth paying a little bit more and getting a decent one. You need to check out the features and look a some reviews.

The Panasonic range is very highly regarded and gets excellent reviews from users. It is certainly one of the best on the market and they are very reliable.

Breadmakers can be a great addition to any kitchen in terms of the results they produce and the gorgeous smells which will fill your house!