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What ever happened to the bread machine?

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  1. ThyMrMan
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    Didn't realize new bread machines could make so much more than bread. Might consider picking one up in that case. Nothing beats a fresh loaf of bread to go with spaghetti's and if it can do a half...

    Didn't realize new bread machines could make so much more than bread. Might consider picking one up in that case. Nothing beats a fresh loaf of bread to go with spaghetti's and if it can do a half dozen things makes spending the money on it easier.

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  2. [4]
    Icarus
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    So I use my bread machine pretty much every week since I purchased it from a thrift store last year for $10. Best cooking purchase I have ever made. However, I can see why people stop using them...

    So I use my bread machine pretty much every week since I purchased it from a thrift store last year for $10.

    Best cooking purchase I have ever made.

    However, I can see why people stop using them and then eventually get rid of them. Why make your own bread when you can just pick up the loaf during your shopping trip? Why take up previous cabinet and counter top space when that is at a premium? My machine is large and heavy and just overall bulky. Plus if you don't add a preservative like citric acid, the bread will go stale within 5-6 days. It's great for me because I enjoy the process but for someone with a faster paced life, I can see why it's not for them.

    3 votes
    1. [3]
      timo
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      What kind of bread do you eat normally that doesn't go stale within a few days? I should buy one, simply because the bread is so much better than from a supermarket and way cheaper than bread from...

      the bread will go stale within 5-6 days

      What kind of bread do you eat normally that doesn't go stale within a few days?

      I should buy one, simply because the bread is so much better than from a supermarket and way cheaper than bread from a bakery.

      2 votes
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        Icarus
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        Grocery store bread can last an incredibly long time. I've seen loaves that were still great after 2 weeks.

        What kind of bread do you eat normally that doesn't go stale within a few days?

        Grocery store bread can last an incredibly long time. I've seen loaves that were still great after 2 weeks.

        3 votes
        1. timo
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          I guess it depends on where you live. I usually freeze grocery store bread because I don't consider it fresh or great after a few days, even when unopened. It still edible of course, but it goes soft.

          I guess it depends on where you live. I usually freeze grocery store bread because I don't consider it fresh or great after a few days, even when unopened. It still edible of course, but it goes soft.

  3. Akir
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    I really dislike bread makers. And it's not because they aren't as good as making bread by hand or because they are "unitaskers", but simply because they encourage bad nutrition. People with bread...

    I really dislike bread makers. And it's not because they aren't as good as making bread by hand or because they are "unitaskers", but simply because they encourage bad nutrition. People with bread makers seem to make a lot of sweet bread, but the biggest problem is that if you are using it regularly you are probably eating a lot of bread since the lack of preservatives means that the bread is going bad fast.

    2 votes