Breadman TR4000 Bread Machine
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- Max Loaf Capacity: 2.5 lbs
- Timer Capability: With Timer
- No. of different Programs: 300
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This bread machine is "pretty good"
Pros
Takes up a lot of counter or pantry space.
Cons
Thick, tough crust. Dries out quickly.
Recommended it?
No
The Bottom Line:
If you can't live without a bread machine, go for it. My recommendation is bake-from-scratch (from a former can't-live-without-it girl).
When I decided I needed a bread machine I thought I couldn't live without it if I were going to bake my own bread. I did a lot of research and decided I only wanted the best. I used it a lot initially and if you eat the loaf right out of the cycle it is pretty darn good. The downside I found is that the crust on the bottom is pretty thick and a bit tough (this seems to be the case no matter what recipe you use - I think it may be due to the non-stick finish on the pan or the way it is cooked). Also, leftover bread seems to dry out quickly - not so tasty a day or two later. I found I was throwing out a lot of "stale" bread that wasn't that old.
I don't think I've experienced so much of the hard-to-read LCD that others had mentioned. That didn't seem to be a problem for me. It is easy to clean; whisper quiet other than the "knead cycle" which can be just a bit noisy.
My Martha Stewart-ish sister asked why I didn't just do it from scratch, make 3-5 loaves at a time and freeze the rest. I have a Kitchen-Aid mixer that can handle a 3-loaf recipe, so I finally gave it a try. The results are far superior to the bread machine and even though I am not so Martha-y, I find it really easy and not that much more work than using the bread machine. I still have my machine and keep it at our weekend home for those times when I just need one quick loaf, but really, try a good bread recipe from scratch -- you'll amaze yourself (and your friends and family). So easy and you'll only have to do it once a week or less.
I don't think I've experienced so much of the hard-to-read LCD that others had mentioned. That didn't seem to be a problem for me. It is easy to clean; whisper quiet other than the "knead cycle" which can be just a bit noisy.
My Martha Stewart-ish sister asked why I didn't just do it from scratch, make 3-5 loaves at a time and freeze the rest. I have a Kitchen-Aid mixer that can handle a 3-loaf recipe, so I finally gave it a try. The results are far superior to the bread machine and even though I am not so Martha-y, I find it really easy and not that much more work than using the bread machine. I still have my machine and keep it at our weekend home for those times when I just need one quick loaf, but really, try a good bread recipe from scratch -- you'll amaze yourself (and your friends and family). So easy and you'll only have to do it once a week or less.
