Does this make a traditional looking loaf?
54747
If you mean like sandwich bread that you purchase at a grocery store then the answer is "no". If you mean like a traditional homemade loaf of bread I think you could answer your question "yes".
54748
This machine makes a loaf that is sort of traditional size. The loaf is still taller than wide. I always cut the slice in half, otherwise you have a tall large slice of bread. Hope this helps. My after thought, it is better to get a machine that makes the square tall loaf,better slices of bread.
54749
I use the machine to bake bread once or twice a week. The loaves come out rectangular with a nicely rounded top, which I would call traditional-looking. I should add that I make only the 1-1/2 lb. size, and only with basic or whole wheat programs, so I can only assume the other programs would produce similar results. The instruction book contains a good check list to indicate where measurement errors would lead to poor-shaped results.
1410485
Certainly. I've done this myself. Baked with the lid on makes great bread. Just remove the lid at the end to brown the top if more is needed.
231868
I use a Hamilton Beach bread maker, it will even do cakes and jam. My bread rises well and is very tasty.
959074
If you use the machine for baking, then yes, it does leave a hole in the bread. As this machine bakes a small loaf of bread and if baked in the machine, it has a hole in the bottom and is shaped similar to a chimney, I prefer to let the machine do everything other than bake the bread. After it is done mixing the ingredients, I take the dough out, shape it and bake it myself in the oven, just because of the aesthetics. The taste is wonderful no matter which way you decide to do it.
2265988
Hi Alice. I baked my first loaf as the directions showed with the least expensive store bought box I could find. It came out fine, smelled wonderful, and I hated to throw it out. I cleaned the machine and it has worked like a charm ever since. Enjoy your machine, it's the best!
1745456
I have tried it only twice. Both times one loaf was OK (but not that great. The other loaf not good. I think with more practice and experimenting it might be OK. Just a guess. Until I have time to play more with it, I am sticking to the 2.5 lb Sweet Bread recipe (minus coconut) which always comes out perfectly.
807767
Absolutely. A regular loaf pan should work great. There are directions on the box.
2108530
I had never done so-I would think that it would work fine though. I make recipes that are not in the book that comes with the bread maker and they come out beautifully.
1623699
I bake a 2 lb. loaf. Don't know if that would make a difference. I make sure my loaf is completely cool before bagging; otherwise there will be moisture.
197827
Hi, I make 1.5 lb. loaf size and it is just slightly more rectangle shaped than square, but not by much.
1504530
No, it's very heavy and grainy. I would sift it next time or use less of it. Or mix it with reg flour.
1578582
yes, i use menue #8 and let the machine mix and ned the doe then i reshape the doe and use a bread pan in the oven makes a real nice loaf,make sure you let it rise long enough
501973
It makes what I call a "horizontal loaf". the basket measures approximately 7" x 5".....more horizontal....also depends on the bread you're making. Agree with DianeG823 answer.
1585184
It fits best with the old school wonder bread size that is more square. The newer oroweat/arnold type breads that are rectangular also work, but you end up having a lot of left over scraps and wasted food on the left and right.
557672
No this is more of a loaf cavity, although you should be able to experiment with it filling it with the proper amount of dough would make a sub loaf.
2118027
You assume correctly ... Vertical is correct, the one loaf pan is horizontal. I occasionally have same problem with one tray not kneading properly. If if catch it quick enough I can push dough together with spoon and it then mixes properly and I get a good loaf, if I don't catch the problem I have bad loaf ... Guess this is a problem no only for me. West Bend needs to fix the problem.
904916
Not a problem. My normal loaf is a no knead bread dough recipe that uses more flour than that.