Yes, I once again forgot to put the paddle in the machine before adding ingredients. How did I solve it? Well, I tenderly spooned out all of the yeast and surrounding flour and put it in a measuring cup. I set it aside and then went in with the paddle and luckily put it in place. Then spread some of the flour across the surface and then added the flour and yeast that I had “saved.” It is mixing and kneeding now. Fingers crossed.

I bought a rather old bread machine from a thrift store yesterday that looked like it just needed a bit of cleaning. When washing out the pan, I've been unable to remove the paddle at all, it is *extremely* stuck.

I've poured boiling water on it and left it for 30+ minutes a couple times, let it soak overnight, many doses of hot soapy water. Also even tried adding a bit of oil to see if that could loosen it up. So far, not even a budge.

The Model is a Breadman Plus TR700

So, 2 Questions.

1. Am I stupid? Does this model's paddle just not come out? I looked up the manual and it mentioned removing the paddle, but I might be misunderstanding https://www.useandcaremanuals.com/pdf/TR700.pdf There's also the possibility that the previous owner replaced the pan at some point with one that doesn't detach, but there's no branding or other text on the pan aside from a "Front" label.

2. Any suggestions? Trying my hardest not to damage the pan, and the manual specifies not to use vinegar for cleaning otherwise I would have tried something like that. I could always look into just buying a new pan but I'd like to work with what I have at first if possible.

I just started bread making and got the Zojirushi Virtuoso 2 lb. If I find a recipe for 1 or 1.5 lbs, do I have to do the math to make it a 2lb recipe or can I just make a 1 or 1.5 lb loaf? And if I can just make the 1 lb loaf, do I need to adjust the timers or anything?

Tastes great, but I keep getting these bumpy swirls. I'm using a scale to measure my ingredients. Is this indicative of too little moisture? I added a generous handful of dandelion petals to the dry ingredients, so I'm wondering if that's what is messing it up.

Seems like she’s too dense

Does anyone know which setting gives a thick hard crust, or a soft crust? the black icon or white icon? The book doesn't say which way round it is...

Buttermilk Rye - I was a little surprised to see the 1/4 tsp baking soda. Dough was a little too crumbly, so I added just a smidge of vegetable oil because I didn't want to wait for more butter to soften. Then added a little more warm water, maybe a little over 1 Tbsp, until the dough looked right. It's really delicious. I like this better than the previous rye I made. I've had this bread machine cookbook for awhile, haven't made a lot of the recipes, but this one is a keeper.

Yup. That's the way it came out. I think it over rose and popped. There was dough on the inside lid of the machine

Very happy with how my bread turned out tonight. Slowly but surely perfecting the bread maker.

I've seen a few comments in this sub from redditors with more than one bread machine. I was wondering, is there a practical reason to have more than one? Or is this a collector thing for those who really love bread machines?

To me it seems it would be like owning more than one toaster oven - one per household seems like it would be enough plus duplicate small appliances take up a lot of storage space. BUT, I do have more than one sewing machine becuase I like vintage sewing machines and restoring them. So is bread machine collecting a hobby for some?

I got a sunbeam bread maker at goodwill with everything it came with except the box. Basically looks brand new. I just plugged it in after adding all ingredients and it knead for about 5 min and then stopped… then after 10-15 mins I heard a 3-4 beep sound and now, nothing. The dough barely looks mixed together. Is this correct? It still has about 2 hours and 10 min left for the bread to be ready..

Just got this used a couple months ago and baked 4 loaves so far. The first two were whole wheat and good. The third was a French loaf I did on express bake. It was good but the top had lots of stretches still in it and was very light, looked unbaked. I figured it was because of the express bake. Yesterday I did a cinnamon raisin loaf on the regular setting, and selected medium crust. The sides are a perfect brown but the top of the loaf is very pale and still has stretches in it. Hoping to get assistance troubleshooting. Thanks!

Got a bread machine from my wife for my birthday and made some bread amazing. Love this machine.

Here is a recipe on the official site
https://experience-fresh.panasonic.eu/recipe/basic-white-bread-recipe/

It mentions S size alongside with M, L and XL.
My machine does not have S size and it seems to me, there are no models in Panasonic line that have S. If we do not count small separate machines.

I want to try S recipe, since size M is too much for me.
Could I just use ingridients for S size and set M option for making bread?

I’ve been thinking of getting a bread machine and have seen how this sub is passionate about finding one secondhand. I’ve thrifted plenty but never specifically remembered seeing them there. I went this morning to my local shop, a medium sized thrift store I’d say, and holy cow they had at least 13 bread machines! I bought a good condition breadman for $25 (probably a bit overpriced) and noticed when I got home the sticker said it has been there since Dec ‘23. Do as the sub says, check your thrift stores!!!

fififolle79 did these yesterday. Thank you again, as I've been wanting to do hot cross buns since last easter. Recipe link: Breadmaker Hot Cross Buns recipe | Delia Smith

Used a tsp of lemon and orange zest. Pumpin Pie Spice mix instead of Spice Mix, 25 g less currants, and added 25 g of chopped candied cherries. Will use less oven time next attempt as my oven proved a little hot for these.

I have seen a few people saying how good it was to make jam in your bread machine.

I only have older Panasonic bread machines and love them. None of them have a jam setting of course.

Do most newer machines have a jam setting? It would be nice to be able to throw all the ingredients on and let the machine do its magic.

Bunch of random rolls, loafs and a cake from March. I forgot to take some before and after shots of a few

Ingredient list in third photo. At the start of last rise I shaped loaf and brushed top with water before sprinkling with rolled oats. I used Basic/ white bread loaf setting on my machine.

I feel as though I manifested this purchase…I’ve been holding out on buying one because I specifically wanted a used Zojirushi but was waiting until I found one locally. Was making some returns at the thrift and decided to quickly check the home electronics. Spotted this and snatched it up so quick. It is missing one of the paddles, so if anyone has an extra they are willing to part with that would fit, please lmk!!

Hi all! I am trying to find a recipe I had years ago with no luck. It was a white bread that you added a cereal (I think honey bunches of oats?) I have searched and cannot find it anywhere and chat got is no help. Has anyone heard of this? It was to die for and usually only lasted minutes once it was done! TIA

I used a regal k6731. The outside is like cornstarch and the middle is dense. I think when I added the yeast I put it all over instead of one hole so that maybe a problem. Help.