Breadmakers

That should say “my machine instructions say…” ( The machine doesn’t talk to me ??).

Thank you for the advice. I'll give it a try.

I think different bread makers probably have different methods for ordering ingredients, then Tizliz - my machine (Panasonic) says to add the liquid last.
Yeast, then flour, then sugar, salt and dried milk (if using), butter then finally the water and any other wet ingredients if the recipe calls for them.

My bread maker has a 13 hr delay, use it all the time. Put your water in first then put the flour on top and spread it evenly then the rest of the ingredients in separate corners.

No cure for the hole! Several makes have tried but nothing is very successful.

I have had my Panasonic basic model for years and rarely buy bread now. Sorry, but I don't have a solution to the blade making a hole in the bottom of the loaf. Does this happen with other brands too?

Devorgilla, I’ve not encountered any problems putting ingredients in and leaving until the time comes for the machine to start the kneading and baking process. However, I think it has a timer limit of about 12 hours, if memory serves me right, so if I wanted bread to be ready for about, for example, 8am, I’d put the ingredients in the pan when I was ready, eg about 8pm and set it on its timer, but I can’t really see a problem loading your pan up ready before then (maybe leave the water until you switch it on), and then set it going a bit later - just don’t forget to switch it on! ?. Hope that helps.

I use my Panasonic one all the time. I made blueberry jam in it the other day, with fruit from my Lidl veggie box! A great success.
I have had a a couple of other makes over the years, but this is the best one.

We bought one for £50 in Aldi and it does the job. What I love is that there is no mess .

Ok. So my daughters bought me a bread maker for Christmas. All going well so far but I wanted to tap into expertise of the Grans. I'd like to try the overnight delay so that I have freshly made bread in the morning but I am wondering if you put ingredients in at any time the day before or is it best to leave it until quite late. I am convinced flour must sink into the water and get stodgy. Your experience of the delayed time would be useful.
Also, I'd like to try one of the recipes with potato flakes. Any idea where I can buy these? Thanks in advance for your replies.

I got my old Panasonic out during lockdown after many years at the back of the cupboard. I love it and use it all the time now. I buy lauke bread mixes, so easy and lovely grain bread.

We've had our panasonic for 6 years and never buy bread now. It's one of the best things we have bought, I love the bread, it is so easy and it's lovely waking up to the smell of fresh bread. Visitors are very impressed except the couple who were light sleepers, slept in the room above the kitchen and couldn't work out where the noise of the kneading was coming from!

My only criticism of bread makers is the hole in the bottom of the bread when you take the loaf out. Does anyone have any tips please ?

I've used my Lakeland compact bread maker for years now. Love it! Ideal for small loaves. Pizza dough is good too.

Buy a good food mixer to do all the kneading, let the bread rise and then just bung it in the oven! I used to knead by hand but was beginning to find it harder to do, so DH bought me the mixer and it's a real boon.

Panasonic and we have had it donkey years and it has never let us down.

Join those enthusiastic Panasonic fans. We like wholemeal bread and this is perfect and foolproof. Replaced 10 yr old one with sourdough model and this is really good too. Have also experimented with own starter v the yeast-based one in the recipe book and this also works although a bit more of a challenge. Would really recommend.

I bought my Panasonic from Lakeland at least 10 years ago.

Thank you for your comments. Panasonic seems popular so I will also look at it. I know Lakeland products quite well but sometimes a personal take on an item highlights pros or cons.

Last time I used my Panasonic breadmaker I thought the mix looked a bit dry so added extra fluid and the machine ground to a noisy halt.
I've been rather reluctant to measure out all the ingredients for another loaf and try again in case it has gone completely kaput.

I don't know the Lakeland one.
I had an old Panasonic that lasted about 20 years, and when I cam to replace it about 5 years ago, I thought I would get a fancy version that would automatically add things like fruit. I found that part useless, and although it remains a very good breadmaker, I could have bought the basic model!

If it's only kneading that's the problem why not buy a mixer with a dough hook? Since I could no longer do hand kneading that's what I use. I had a kenwood for years before it started to "grumble" a bit. I have a new one now.
Don't know about price comparisons but I can make 3-4 loaves at a time. Or 10 large buns. Extra goes into the freezer.

Strangely enough, an old friend was telling me today about her Panasonic bread maker and how it’s the best she’s ever had. She said it’s idiot proof and makes delicious bread.

Panasonic with a timer. Pop everything in last thing and it's done when you get up.

I’m a Panasonic Person too! Just finished tasty lunch of today’s olivey, herby Italian loaf.

I’m on my second machine, having donated the first to a family member who still occasionally uses it.

I do recommend trying the fresh yeast recipe from the P booklet too.

Panasonic here, too.