Today I murdered some yeast!!! - Page 2

lostkat · 18-03-2008, 14:28

I must admit, I saw the mango and curry bread recipe and thought "URGH!!!". Might have to give it a try though

I also need to make walnut loaf because it's my absolute favourite bread and I have some special walnut oil I can put in it too. Yum!

My Mum & Dad have an old Panasonic model and have used it more or less every day for the last 5 years or so. It still cooks absolutely perfect loaves and that's why I also decided to buy the Panasonic.

Currently deciding whether I should make some sticky bun type affairs to take into work for Easter. My initial thought was hot cross buns... then I realised I could make chelsea buns, which I much prefer. Mmmmm!!!!

Oh, the loaf was/is lovely by the way. Just had a couple of slices with homemade soup for my din dins.

Jonny69 · 18-03-2008, 16:01

I've used about 3 different breadmakers and had bread form a total of about 5 different models and apart from their owners raving on about how good the bread is I've been consistently disappointed with every bit of bread that's come from them. Savoury sponge cake is the closest I can get to describing it.

I really want to get Sophie to bring her Panasonic jobbie to the flat so I can have a go on it. I can make a really nice simple dough that in the oven makes a crisp crust on the outside and a fluffy springy stretchy inside, not a crumbly cake-like texture and I want to know if it's the recipe or the machine that does that.

Matblack · 18-03-2008, 16:07

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Originally Posted by Jonny69

I've used about 3 different breadmakers and had bread form a total of about 5 different models and apart from their owners raving on about how good the bread is I've been consistently disappointed with every bit of bread that's come from them. Savoury sponge cake is the closest I can get to describing it.

I really want to get Sophie to bring her Panasonic jobbie to the flat so I can have a go on it. I can make a really nice simple dough that in the oven makes a crisp crust on the outside and a fluffy springy stretchy inside, not a crumbly cake-like texture and I want to know if it's the recipe or the machine that does that.

Its the machine, ours makes a really good loaf

MB

lostkat · 18-03-2008, 16:39

According to the Which? report, the Panasonic one is absolutely miles better than the competition. I've had bread from other breadmakers when I've been round other people's houses, that's been quite dry and heavy. Nothing like what ours produced yesterday.

Will · 18-03-2008, 18:30

I think Panasonic are reknown for doing the best home breadmakers and I think that stands as quite categoric, however I agree that knowing how to use the machine properly will contribute significantly to the outcome of the dough/bread.

lostkat · 18-03-2008, 19:00

Oh definitely! It's buying the right ingredients too. My Dad gave me a lecture on buying good flour and yeast yesterday. He's become an expert in the bread making field. He even emailed me his own top secret recipe

I am currently making some dough for hot cross buns and have just been summoned to put the mixed dried fruit in. I also used the egg that next door's chicken laid for me. Beat that for food miles

It's all very exciting

Will · 18-03-2008, 21:32

Oh I'm sure there are other good ones, but there are many good products out there that do the job they are supposed to do - I just think that the Panasonic ones do them a bit better. I'm sure your bread is delish - why wouldn't it be? We had a MR one and it just wasn't as reliable or as performing as our upgrade to a Pan (did you like the spanish pun?

).

I use obviously premium ingredients as I'm sure you do, and I doubt there would be much difference in our breads - I just found our MR to be less reliable at baking loaves, certainly less good at making dough. Maybe you're just a better baker than I?

Will · 18-03-2008, 21:37

That's cos

lostkat · 18-03-2008, 22:10

Christ, I can't believe there are fisty cuffs being drawn over breadmakers. Honestly!!!!

Anyway, YES, back on topic...

Today I made these. They are extremely yumsome... I had to sample one you see

lostkat · 18-03-2008, 22:15

Of course. There's one waiting here for you

*kisses finger better* there there

18-03-2008, 14:28	#11
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I must admit, I saw the mango and curry bread recipe and thought "URGH!!!". Might have to give it a try though I also need to make walnut loaf because it's my absolute favourite bread and I have some special walnut oil I can put in it too. Yum! My Mum & Dad have an old Panasonic model and have used it more or less every day for the last 5 years or so. It still cooks absolutely perfect loaves and that's why I also decided to buy the Panasonic. Currently deciding whether I should make some sticky bun type affairs to take into work for Easter. My initial thought was hot cross buns... then I realised I could make chelsea buns, which I much prefer. Mmmmm!!!! Oh, the loaf was/is lovely by the way. Just had a couple of slices with homemade soup for my din dins. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

18-03-2008, 16:01	#12
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I've used about 3 different breadmakers and had bread form a total of about 5 different models and apart from their owners raving on about how good the bread is I've been consistently disappointed with every bit of bread that's come from them. Savoury sponge cake is the closest I can get to describing it. I really want to get Sophie to bring her Panasonic jobbie to the flat so I can have a go on it. I can make a really nice simple dough that in the oven makes a crisp crust on the outside and a fluffy springy stretchy inside, not a crumbly cake-like texture and I want to know if it's the recipe or the machine that does that. __________________

18-03-2008, 16:39	#14
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	According to the Which? report, the Panasonic one is absolutely miles better than the competition. I've had bread from other breadmakers when I've been round other people's houses, that's been quite dry and heavy. Nothing like what ours produced yesterday. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

18-03-2008, 18:30	#15
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I think Panasonic are reknown for doing the best home breadmakers and I think that stands as quite categoric, however I agree that knowing how to use the machine properly will contribute significantly to the outcome of the dough/bread. __________________ *No No!*

18-03-2008, 19:00	#16
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Oh definitely! It's buying the right ingredients too. My Dad gave me a lecture on buying good flour and yeast yesterday. He's become an expert in the bread making field. He even emailed me his own top secret recipe I am currently making some dough for hot cross buns and have just been summoned to put the mixed dried fruit in. I also used the egg that next door's chicken laid for me. Beat that for food miles It's all very exciting __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

18-03-2008, 21:32	#17
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Oh I'm sure there are other good ones, but there are many good products out there that do the job they are supposed to do - I just think that the Panasonic ones do them a bit better. I'm sure your bread is delish - why wouldn't it be? We had a MR one and it just wasn't as reliable or as performing as our upgrade to a Pan (did you like the spanish pun? ). I use obviously premium ingredients as I'm sure you do, and I doubt there would be much difference in our breads - I just found our MR to be less reliable at baking loaves, certainly less good at making dough. Maybe you're just a better baker than I? __________________ *No No!*

18-03-2008, 21:37	#18
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	That's cos __________________ *No No!*

18-03-2008, 22:10	#19
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Christ, I can't believe there are fisty cuffs being drawn over breadmakers. Honestly!!!! Anyway, YES, back on topic... Today I made these. They are extremely yumsome... I had to sample one you see __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

18-03-2008, 22:15	#20
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Of course. There's one waiting here for you kisses finger better there there __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?