Do you use a bread maker machine

[LuvOrlando]

Another clunky appliance to take up counter space, first at home, then at Goodwill when you finally get tired of it. Use your KitchenAid.

I would but I absolutely stink at the proofing process. I haven't met a yeast mix I can't wreck so it's like the opposite of a green thumb, but with yeast, so I'm hoping a machine can save me from myself

 

[LuvOrlando]

Please share all the brands you like so I have somewhere to start

 

[Cadiewampus]

Had one years ago. Gave it away as it was just too big, My wife just does it by hand now

 

[gmi3804]

I would but I absolutely stink at the proofing process. I haven't met a yeast mix I can't wreck so it's like the opposite of a green thumb, but with yeast, so I'm hoping a machine can save me from myself

Start with fresh yeast (keep it in a jar in the fridge) and mind the temperature of the liquid. Proof in an oven with the oven light on.

 

[hertamaniac]

I have a Hamilton Beach that I use sparingly. I have made pepper dill bread and pizza dough (more often). It works like a champ as I didn't feel the need to invest in a more expensive model.

 

[Meriweather]

This is mine.......still could find it over 25 years later

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3647909096...KFbvUDSj6t3_xsQCaOYV7otiMytk7-4xoCw08QAvD_BwE

 

[nancipants]

I also have a Hamilton Beach model. I mostly use it for making pizza dough.

 

[soccerdad72]

We had a Hamilton Beach one that we got as a wedding present (my best man worked for the company at the time). We used it off and on for a couple years, but stopped eating bread enough to make it worth bothering anymore, so we got rid of it maybe 15 years ago.

 

[NannyBeBe]

I have three unused bread machines somewhere in my garage -- mine and two that I inherited. I made one or two loaves but decided it wasn't worth the effort.

 

[disneychrista]

I make bread at home but don't use a bread machine.

 

[tvguy]

I keep getting great suggestions on here for all sorts of things so here is another request for a good bread maker, brands please

I keep reading about all the junk we eat and so I'm thinking maybe an easy to use bread maker might be a good gadget. It used to seem like an expensive device but tnow that I am paying $8 a loaf of bread I imagine it would pay for itself quickly, plus better bread.

I would like something where I can drop in healthy ingredients of my choice and end up with bread that only has those ingredients, plus I bet the smell would be lovely.

First, if you are paying $8 a loaf for bread, find a different store!!!
Bread runs $1.48 for plain white bread to $5.98 for the Daves Killer Organic Powerseed, which is the most expensive here.
We had a bread machine, forget what brand, and it made delicious bread. But we got rid of it because:
1) We were eating too much bread and getting calories and carbs were didn't need.
2) All that yeast........well......let's just say it disrupted our digestive tracts.