Is a Electric Bread Maker Worth It?
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Oct 27, 2024
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Oh, you know, it was a combination of things
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I've always loved the idea of homemade bread, that warm, comforting smell filling the house
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But as a working mom with two kids, I never seemed to find the time to make it from scratch
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Plus, I was getting more concerned about all the preservatives in store-bought bread
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One day, I was chatting with a colleague who couldn't stop raving about her breadmaker
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That was the push I needed. I thought, why not give it a try
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So, I did some research online, read a ton of reviews, and finally took the plunge
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It's been a game changer, honestly. The taste difference is night and day
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Our homemade bread has this amazing, fresh flavor that you just can't get from a plastic bag on a shelf
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And the texture. It's got this perfect crust and a soft, fluffy inside
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My kids now turn their noses up at store-bought bread, which I count as a little
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a win for healthier eating. That said, it's not always perfect. I've had a few dense loaves when I've
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messed up the measurements But even those failures taste better than most store breads Absolutely That one of the best parts It such a time saver I just throw in the ingredients which takes maybe five to ten minutes
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press a button, and walk away. A few hours later, I've got a fresh loaf of bread
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Compare that to the time it would take to need by hand, let it rise, shape it
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and babysit it in the oven. Or the time spent running to the store for bread
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The only downside is that sometimes the timing isn't perfect, like when the bread is done at 11 p.m. and fills the house with that irresistible aroma when we're trying to sleep
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You know, I think the biggest surprise has been how much it's brought our family together
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I never expected a kitchen appliance to do that. My kids love helping measure ingredients and choosing what kind of bread will make
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My husband has even gotten into it, experimenting with herbs from our garden
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It's become this fun family activity. And there's something so satisfying about slicing
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into a loaf you made yourself. The only downside? We're eating way more bread than we use too
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I've had to start hiding loaves in the freezer to keep us from devouring them all at once
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Oh absolutely That been one of the most fun parts of this whole experience At first I stuck to basic white and whole wheat breads but then I started getting adventurous I made a cinnamon raisin swirl bread that my kids go
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crazy for. Oh, and there was this cheese and herb loaf that was to die for, perfect for grilled
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cheese sandwiches. But the real game changer was when I discovered I could make dough for
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pizza and cinnamon rolls and the breadmaker. Talk about a time saver for family pizza night
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The only downside is that some of the more unique recipes can be hit or miss
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I tried a gluten-free loaf once that turned out like a brick. But hey, that's part of the fun of experimenting, right
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You know, there's definitely some truth to that. When you're first starting out, there's a bit of a learning curve
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I've had my share of dense loaves or ones that didn't rise properly
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And sometimes, even now, I'll get a batch that's not quite perfect
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But here's the thing, even the misses are usually still pretty tasty
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And over time, you get a feel for it. You learn how to adjust the liquid if the dough looks too dry, or how different types of flour affect the outcome
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Plus, most breadmakers come with recipes that are pretty foolproof. I think the key is to not get discouraged Each loaf is a learning experience and honestly slathered with some butter or jam even the imperfect ones disappear pretty quickly in our house Oh they become total bread snobs
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No, but seriously, they love it. My youngest, who used to pick at her sandwich crusts, now eats every last crumb
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My husband raves about how much better his lunchtime sandwiches taste. The funny thing is, they've started requesting specific types of bread
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My daughter loves when we make banana bread in it, and my son is all about the cheesy breads
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It's actually gotten them more involved in our meals, which I love. The only downside
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When we're out of homemade bread and have to buy a loaf from the store, there's a lot of grumbling
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I've created bread monsters. Without a doubt, it's made a bigger impact than I expected, actually
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First off, I know exactly what's going into our bread now. No preservatives, no weird ingredients I can't pronounce
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I can control the amount of sugar, use whole grains, add seeds or nuts for extra nutrition
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It's also cut down on our processed food intake overall. Instead of buying cookies or muffins, we'll make a sweet bread as a treat
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And because the bread is so good, we're eating more..
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