Club Breadmakers

[allseasons]

So I have to look out for a bread knife . Btw, I saw the zojirushi mini breadmaker. It seems a bit small, maybe can make a loaf of bread for my family (2 adult & 2 children) to eat one time. I am afraid I will not have any bread if my kids ask for a slice in the afternoon or supper :oops: .


Then I looked around and saw Kenwood breadmaker (model: Kenwood BM250 and another one Kenwood BM450, with variable capacity 500g, 700g and 1kg). I really hope some members of this thread can help me with my silly questions:
1. Anyone has experienced using kenwood breadmaker? Is it good, or as good as zojirushi breadmaker? One of my friend said don't buy kenwood, coz her kenwood died after the first use...
2. Can I use zojirushi bread recipes in kenwood breadmaker? I saw in zojirushi website, the recipes look so yummy.. :oops:
3. If I make a loaf of white bread, within how many days I have to consume it? Should I finish it within the day I make? Will it turn hard or stale if I eat it one day or two days after I make?

Thanks a lot :celebrate:

[micollh]

allseasons:

So I have to look out for a bread knife . Btw, I saw the zojirushi mini breadmaker. It seems a bit small, maybe can make a loaf of bread for my family (2 adult & 2 children) to eat one time. I am afraid I will not have any bread if my kids ask for a slice in the afternoon or supper :oops: .


Then I looked around and saw Kenwood breadmaker (model: Kenwood BM250 and another one Kenwood BM450, with variable capacity 500g, 700g and 1kg). I really hope some members of this thread can help me with my silly questions:
1. Anyone has experienced using kenwood breadmaker? Is it good, or as good as zojirushi breadmaker? One of my friend said don't buy kenwood, coz her kenwood died after the first use...
2. Can I use zojirushi bread recipes in kenwood breadmaker? I saw in zojirushi website, the recipes look so yummy.. :oops:
3. If I make a loaf of white bread, within how many days I have to consume it? Should I finish it within the day I make? Will it turn hard or stale if I eat it one day or two days after I make?

Thanks a lot :celebrate:

i've been using kenwood. VERY good. been 5 years now still works very well. i bread one loaf a week. baking wise, haven tried, cos lazy to experiment. made kaya before, successful too. jst to share.

[corneyAmber]

Sharing two lobangs with those who are interested.


Lobang #1
Kenwood Breadmachine (not sure what model) is being sold for $399 at Gim Hin Lee at Haig Road (go to the Bakeware thread for address). Saw it last Friday.

Lobang #2
Bought a digital weighing scale, with a capcity of up to 5kg (in oz and grams) for only $12.90 from a shop at Ang Mo Kio. Had to replace mine which has been giving me problems lately. It's a steal, so for those who are interested, better make it fast.

The receipt does not show the exact address, but it's at Blk 720 AMK. Telephone number 64582473. Shop's name is called Best Target Trading and the shop is located right next to the hawker centre at AMK Central. It's a corner shop, nearby shops include CK Department Store and Eu Yen Sen Medical Hall.

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[allseasons]

Thanks 25hourmaid, micollh, and LKVM… Is there any zojirushi breadmaker with bigger capacity than the mini one?


Micollh, what is the model of your Kenwood?

[corneyAmber]

allseasons:

Thanks 25hourmaid, micollh, and LKVM.. Is there any zojirushi breadmaker with bigger capacity than the mini one?


Micollh, what is the model of your Kenwood?

According to ksi, this mini machine is the only model that is available here.

[autumnbronze]

allseasons:

Thanks 25hourmaid, micollh, and LKVM.. Is there any zojirushi breadmaker with bigger capacity than the mini one?


Micollh, what is the model of your Kenwood?

Hi there,

The z breadmaker can cut up to 11 to 12 slices of bread, depending on the thickness.

[Happy Mama]

autumnbronze:

allseasons:

Thanks 25hourmaid, micollh, and LKVM.. Is there any zojirushi breadmaker with bigger capacity than the mini one? Micollh, what is the model of your Kenwood?

Hi there, The z breadmaker can cut up to 11 to 12 slices of bread, depending on the thickness.

Hi autumnbronze, you are really good to be able to cut up to 12 slices! I could only get 8 or 9 slices at most! :celebrate:

[allseasons]

Oh, so the z breadmaker can make up to 12 slices bread. Is it possible to knead dough up to 1.5lb? I saw the capacity is for making 1 lb bread. How about dough? I was thinking if it can knead 1.5lb dough, then if I need bigger loaf, I just use it to knead the dough and then bake it in the oven... Is it possible to do that? :roll:

[jtoh]

allseasons:

Oh, so the z breadmaker can make up to 12 slices bread. Is it possible to knead dough up to 1.5lb? I saw the capacity is for making 1 lb bread. How about dough? I was thinking if it can knead 1.5lb dough, then if I need bigger loaf, I just use it to knead the dough and then bake it in the oven... Is it possible to do that? :roll:

You can't. The capacity is 1 pound. If you overload the pan, the contents may spill out and damage your machine.

The size of the loaf is the same, whether you slice 8 slices, 10 slices or 12 slices. Just a matter of thickness of each slice. The loaf is slightly smaller than a Gardenia loaf.

[autumnbronze]

Happy Mama:

autumnbronze:

[quote=\"allseasons\"]Thanks 25hourmaid, micollh, and LKVM.. Is there any zojirushi breadmaker with bigger capacity than the mini one? Micollh, what is the model of your Kenwood?

Hi there, The z breadmaker can cut up to 11 to 12 slices of bread, depending on the thickness.

Hi autumnbronze, you are really good to be able to cut up to 12 slices! I could only get 8 or 9 slices at most! :celebrate:[/quote]:imanisland: Happy Mama,

I have no choice. My helper loves the homemade bread and sometimes she has it for breakfast AND tea, so must maximize.