My bread maker bit the dust...suggestions needed

[timer lady]

I mentioned in the good morning thread that my bread maker finally gave up the ghost after 10 years of very regular use. I feel like a member of the family has passed & we should have some sort of memorial service. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif[/img]

What are you using? Since I've had this one so long, I haven't a clue what the latest & greatest is out there in bread machines.

Sooo - any suggestions? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[DazedandConfused]

My bread "makers" have never broken and hopefully I will never have to find replacements!

My hands!

What can I say??

I'm a purist. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Good luck. I would have no idea what to recommend!

[rejectedmom]

I use my hands----I twist off the twisty and open the bag and remove a slice. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] -RM

[Dammit Janet]

I bought a breadmaker...it never worked! I tried about 10 times using various mixes, using several recipes I found online with yeast...nope...it never rose. I finally tossed the sucker in the trash.

I wanted it to work so bad because it sounded like such a wonderful idea but alas, me and fresh bread werent meant to be. Probably for the best or I would weigh 400 pounds by now.

[Hope]

I like my Zojorushi. I haven't had mine long but they are supposed to last a long time. It makes a long, short loaf like a regular loaf of bread. Maybe that is common now, but my last breadmaker made a tall round loaf. It is programmable so you can change the timing of the cycles if you want to. It does take up a lot of counter space. I couldn't find it in the store so I ordered it online.

I have also heard good things about the Breadman.

[ctmom05]

Linda: I have a Sunbeam Breadmaker, pretty much without bells and whistles. It has held up better than my previous Black and Decker model.

Mine is used primarily to mix dough for whatever I happen to be making. I then take the dough out and shape it by hand and bake in the oven - I am not wild about the shape and texture otherwise.

[witzend]

I used to see them all the time at garage sales. People bought them but never used them. That's what I would do if mine died. The price is right! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[I'm Hangin' on by a Thread]

I use a Regal "Kitchen Pro" bread maker that I have had for at least 7 years - and I love it. Sometimes I use it just to make dough - but I usually let it do the whole loaf thing. I have found that the bread is best when I take it out of the machine about 5 minutes before the buzzer, and then take it out of the pan immediately. It doesn't usually get a chance to cool much - because it smells too good to wait before devouring it.

Mine has a timer on it so I can put the ingredients in at my convenience - and have fresh bread when I get home!

There is nothing like coming home to a crockpot full of stew and a loaf of fresh, hot, homemade bread! Ahhhhh - the smell of home!!!

Amy

[Suz]

Amy, what time is dinner? Set a place for me, please. I'll bring the wine.

Suz [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2.gif[/img]

[I'm Hangin' on by a Thread]

Suz - bring chocolate!!

Amy