Excellent with major flaw
Our 20 year old Rival finally gave out and this our replacement. After over 2 dozen loafs, this machine makes excellent bread including the family sourdough. Only one complaint is the control panel; hence only four stars. Very poor human factors putting white words on a yellow backgroud. Very difficult to read and the fool that designed the panel should be flogged. Manual is complete and very informative for the new breadmaker.
first breadmaker
I made this purchase based reviews I read here, and an online site called "breadmachine digest". THEY recommend that you buy any affordable machine and JUST START baking because how would you know what you want or need in a bread machine if you've never used one? That was just the push I needed and I was able to get this machine for under $60.00.
I am an experienced home cook (a mom with grown kids) and former restaurant co-owner (gourmet pizza). I have made bread products by hand and with a vertical cutter/blending machine. BUT now I don't have to cook for anyone and I live in an efficiency apartment with no counters. I love GOOD bread and was spending $4 - $5 a loaf, so THAT is how I justified this purchase!
The amount of reading involved before my first loaf was a little discouraging and I see why these things get put away (or given away) when presented to someone else as a gift ... LOL! It helped that "breadmachine digest" suggested baking a purchased "breadmachine mix"...
No flour on your shoes with the Breadman
The smartest thing I've ever done related to making bread is to purchase the Breadman TR520. Follow the instructions!! A must! I use the Breadman to make my bread from the very beginning. I create the dough, which takes 1:20, then form it into the proper loaf, let it rise again, then bake it in my oven. This machine kneads the finest dough that you can imagine. Pizza dough is "killer", trust me. You will be very happy with with the results from this beauty!!
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