Gourmet Culinaire and Cuisine

Bread machines have simplified bread making for the busy homemaker. It's really fascinating that one little kitchen appliance can do everything needed to turn out a loaf of bread, except for adding the ingredients. That's all you need to do to get fresh homemade bread with a bread machine. Just measure ingredients according to the recipe, push a couple buttons, and then come back in a few hours. When the beeper sounds, the bread is done and ready to take out of the oven. Total hands-on time is about 15 minutes for measuring ingredients into the mixing pan, which also serves as the baking pan, and cleaning up a few utensils.Bread makers come in a variety of styles with an array of features and one of the most useful features is a time delay cycle. This is where you can program the machine to start at some time after adding .. more»

When bread makers first came out years back people felt that all you could use them for was plain white bread. Well that is not even close to being true any more. There are now dozens of fantastic recipes available for all kinds of bread. What you will find is that the ingredients you use in a bread machine will be a little different than if you were baking bread normally. The results are just as good however.Below is a selection of recipes that are very simple to make, very affordable, and most of all, deliciously healthy. They only take a few minutes to prepare and the results will make everyone happy. So go ahead and try them out. Crack open your breadmaker and give one of these yummy recipes a try.Basic White Bread1 1/4 cups water2 tablespoons powdered milk2 TBSP oil (l usually use canola)1 tsp salt3 1/4 cups .. more»

Now you can make your own breads just like you remember grandma doing. Here is a white bread batter recipe with modifications to make whole-wheat, rye, and herb breads. Give your family a taste of homemade bread!HOMEMADE BREAD BATTERWhite Bread Batter:1 1/4 cups warm (not hot)water 1 pkg active dry yeast 2 tbsp soft shortening 2 tsp salt 2 tbsp sugar 3 cups sifted flourPour warm water into large mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water; stir until dissolved. Add shortening, salt, sugar, and 1 1/2 cups flour. Beat two minutes at medium speed of electric mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl frequently. Stir in remaining flour and beat with a spoon until smooth, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Scrape batter from sides of bowl. Cover dough with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place, free from draft, until double .. more»

Bread Machines are home appliances that are used for baking bread. It is composed of a bread pan, a paddle that is mounted on the center, and an oven with a control panel. Bread makers are not exactly staples in every kitchen. In fact, a lot of households that have ovens do not really see a use for this appliance. However, a good bread maker may come in handy particularly if you simply can't do without homemade bread.The comfort of home-baked breadThere's nothing like fresh, home-baked bread to bring comfort and complete a meal. The best thing about making bread on your own is that you're assured that you're using only the best ingredients. You can use all-organic flour and other such healthy ingredients to make sure that you're making top-quality bread for you and your family. With breadmakers, you may also save money. Making your own bread is relatively .. more»