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I am researching the best bread machine that is automatic but has a manual setting for removing the recipe after kneading if desired for cooking on the kamado or oven. Thanks for your recommendations or comments.
I've never owned one , but the consensus on some other forums for several years has been that the Zojirushi machines are the best.
There are several models.
I've got an Oster, with the features you describe. I got it from my Mom for Christmas 10 or so years ago, so I didn't shop for it on my own. It's gotten a lot of use over the years and is still working great. I use the dough only mode a lot, for pizza dough, rolls, bread bowls and even traditional loaves baked in the oven. I wouldn't have one without that feature.
I make bread alot and have never owned a bread machine but thats not to say that they are not a good thing. But every yard sale that I go to has one forsale...
Roller you are right about the yard sales. Most bread machines are used very Little. If mine ever brakes I wont get another one. Just be using my mixer. I do like the easy clean up with the bread machine. CF
I been making Bread by hand since I was a kid. Know, I will use my Kitchen Aid to do the heavy lifting and finish by hand. Good bread has to be Felt to be right. Flour and how it reacts with Water changes from day to day. Flour used on a humid or rainy day requires less water that Flour that is very dry. There is no way a Machine can sense this. I have had bread from machines and it is OK for a basic White Bread but anything else can not compare to Hand Made...JJ