How to Bake Bread at Home

For some people, one of the most enduring memories of their childhood is awakening to the wonderful smell of homemade bread baking in the oven. There certainly is no better way to begin the day than with the taste of hot, freshly baked bread with butter melting on top. These days however, the art of home bread baking appears to be on the decline with the majority of people choosing preservative loaded manufactured bread from the supermarket.

If you are into baking, or maybe want to begin baking more often, you might want to learn a little about home bread making, so that you can prepare this baked goodness for your family in a variety of ways. These days, there is no need to do the whole dough making and kneading process manually because there are a number of bread making machines available which, are not only easier to use, but also do most of the work for you. What used to be a time-consuming, messy process is now a snap. Just measure the ingredients, press a couple of buttons and a few hours later, you will experience the unforgettable smell and taste of homemade bread.

The Breadman bread maker is a popular machine that can be found in many cookware and electrical shops. With this versatile breadmaker, you can make your very own bread for breakfast loaded with a mix of dried fruit or nuts. Alternatively, you might choose to create your individual version of Italian garlic bread which is certain to go down well with any pasta dish. If you are into baking cakes, the machine can do all batter mixing for you. The Breadman comes with upwards of three hundred unique program combinations which means you will never be stuck for recipe ideas to select from. If you are limited to a low carb or gluten free diet, this machine has programs to accommodate you as well. The convection bread machine from Breadman is also a great choice if you want to create sweet bread as a health aware dessert option.

Another great option  is the Panasonic automatic bread maker which is an ideal machine if you are just starting out on your home bread baking journey. You have the choice of three different sizes of loaf when you are preparing the ingredients for the dough. The machine will then mix the ingredients, knead the dough and allow it to rise for a preset period of time. Lastly, it will bake the bread up to two and a half pounds at a time. The Panasonic includes an instruction booklet that is full of recipes, baking tips and suggestions, allowing you to try out all manner of fun bread baking ideas.

Zojirushi is another brand of bread baking machine which you might wish to try. The machines are more like a self-contained home bakery instead of simply a bread maker. Because of that, you can try your hand at all manner of imaginative and unusual recipes right in your own kitchen. You will also get tips on how to package and store your bread, so you can bake in bulk for the week.

Which ever bread maker you decide to buy, you should familiarize yourself with the functioning of the machine before buying the ingredients to bake your first loaf. Become familiar with the features of the machine, and try a couple of of the recommended recipes so that you can experience the machine at its best.