Using a machine to make the best homemade bread

We’re all about using technology to up our game, whether it be in the office or the kitchen. We recently purchased a bread machine and love how much easier it is to make fluffy and delicious bread this way. P.S. This page may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more information.

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You can find the Cuisinart Bread Maker we purchased in our Amazon kitchen list here.

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The video above shows how simple it is to use. The machine came with a recipe booklet, but we also purchased a bread machine cookbook which you can also find in our Amazon kitchen list.

According to the directions, you place everything in the machine in the order it’s listed in the recipe. There is no need to mix it. The machine will stir it, let it rise and then bake it for you.

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Once you put your ingredients in, you have to choose settings. First, for how large of a recipe you’re making (for example, 1 lb, 1.5 lbs, 2 lbs). Then select the type of bread, such as wheat or white, and then select if you want light, medium or dark crust.

There are options on the machine to set a timer as well if you want to put the ingredients in and then let the bread bake overnight so you have a warm, fresh loaf in the morning. If you do this option, it is key to keep the yeast on top and separate from the liquid on the bottom, which is why following directions to add the ingredients in their order and not pre-mix them is important.

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