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As mentioned earlier, there are several brands of bread makers in the market with different designs and color. Bread makers aren’t cheap. Make sure you invest in one that can make the best possible bread. The appearance, texture and taste of the loaves must be excellent. When buying a bread machine, some considerations are more important than others. These include:
Bread Size: Bread makers usually make loaves of 1pound, 1.5pound and 2-pound. They also make 2.5-pound, and 3-pound sizes of loaves. When buying a machine, it is advisable to buy one that can make the bread loaf that you can eat within 2 days since that is the general shelf-life of home-made bread. For a family of 4, a 2-pound loaf should suffice.
Bread Shape: Do you want conventional rectangular, round or square loaf of bread? Or do you prefer to have your bread vertically long and not horizontally long? Bread makers can make various shapes of bread. This should guide you in choosing the type that you want.
Bread Pan: Many bread machines come with a detachable bread pan with single or double kneading blades. It is always better to go for the detachable ones because they are easier to clean. Additionally, if you want lighter and thinner crusts, get a bread machine with aluminum bread pans. Darker and thicker crusts are made with machines with cast aluminum pans. The choice is yours. It is also better to get a pan with a nonstick coating so the dough won’t stick to the pan and prevent it from kneading well.
Consider Reviews: Although people have different preferences, it is wise to listen to what they are saying about the brand that you are considering. Read consumer reviews and then weigh your options.
