Is Your Breadmaker Gathering Dust? Dig It Out!

Published on 30th August 2013

Kitchen gadgets have come and gone over the years. Many promised a quick and easy route to culinary heaven, only to disappoint. This has resulted in various small appliances which are unused and gathering dust! Breadmakers aren't a fad however. Many people have said that once they got into using their bread machine on a regularly, it quickly became a necessity. So, if you're the owner of one of these invaluable items, this post is about why you should give it a second chance.

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Put your bread machine to use! (image source: Flickr)

Easier Than Making it by Hand

Baking bread the old fashioned way is time consuming, messy and it requires a fair bit of effort. Bread machines do away with all the kneading, pummelling and flour all over your worktops. Some of us are put off by new electronic gadgets and even find them a little daunting. Nevertheless if you give your machine a chance and have a quick read through the instructions, you'll find that it's really easy to operate!

Do You Need Some Variety in Your Loaf?

Eating the same thing day in and day out can quickly become dull. Breadmakers are so versatile that you'll never get bored. You can add just about any ingredients you like to create a perfect custom loaf. Perhaps you have fresh herbs in your garden, or you absolutely love cheese? There are endless ways to spice up your loaf.

It Doesn't Have to Stop There

Why not try some simple loaves and then progress to other items? You can make cakes, doughnuts, pizza bases and even jam using your bread machine.

Save Time and Money

You can only get your money's worth out of a bread machine if you use it! You can also bulk buy ingredients for your bread, which can save you money in the long term. Let's face it, a lot of us eat bread every day. So, you can bake your own instead of needing to pop to the shop every time you run out. You could even make bread in advance and freeze it.

So, hopefully this post has inspired you to dig out your breadmaker. You could well find that it quickly becomes an invaluable addition to your kitchen. You can have good quality, wholesome bread when you need it without the fuss and bother of making and baking it all manually. So, don't let it sit in the cupboard. Get it out and say "hello again" to your new best friend!