Questions about breadmakers

[CookingGeek7]

I am considering getting a breadmaker mostly for making sub rolls for homemade subs.

1. How big of a loaf can most breadmakers make? Does it depend heavily on the model?
2. If I have to make the dough in batches can I have the unbaked loaf in the fridge until I merge them?
3. Is combining two smaller loafs straight forward for say, a homemade party sub?
4. Can a breadmaker make pretzel bread too?
5. Good places to get recipes for Italian herb and cheese bread and pretzel bread?

BTW sorry if this is the wrong board, mods feel free to move this should the need be.

 

[Winterrider]

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Might be something in here that is informative.

 

[BBQBeth]

I have owned a few bread machines and they are great if what you are interested in is a fresh loaf of bread where you can throw it in and forget about it. Most will make a 1 or 1 1/2 lb loaf until you start getting into more pricey models.

However, they are limited on loaf shapes. If you are wanting say sub loafs you are likely going to end up in a traditional oven anyway? If it is mixing and kneading you want the bread machine to do you might just get a good stand mixer with a bread hook.

 

[Danblacksher]

I have become big into making my own bread. French, New Orleans French, Brioche, Bagels, totillas, Cuban, ciabatta,and also doughnuts. fresh Doughnuts are in my opinion are the greatest desert for Bbq ever created. I would suggest getting a kitchen aid mixer over a bread machine, and I will be happy to share the recipes I have.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-SM-50BC-5-5-Quart-Brushed-Chrome/dp/B01K2FQ4DE/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=dough%2Bmixer&qid=1682607187&sr=8-4&th=1

 

[Danblacksher]

Here are some pics all done with a mixer not a bread machine. I learned a tremendous amount from John Kirkwood on youtube. Its like listening to Winne the Pooh teach you how to make bread. Very knowledgeable.

 

[CookingGeek7]

I do have a stand mixer I was gifted, maybe I should look for a bread hook for need to check the model number I reckon.

 

[BBQBeth]

I do have a stand mixer I was gifted, maybe I should look for a bread hook for need to check the model number I reckon.

Check your model if it is the 4qt small mixer that did not work as well for me on bread. Maybe others had different experiences but it was just a little small for a good mix/knead for what I was mostly doing. Another good bread master to learn from is Paul Hollywood out of GB. He has some great basic videos on things such as when to knead using oil vs flour etc. But I am definately going to have to check out the Winnie the Pooh teacher.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I found a Hamilton bread maker used for $20. Looked like new. I personally like using it for making dough a lot better than with the mixer. Bread has always kicked my butt except sourdough and I do a lot better like this.

 

[KBFlyer]

My X had a bread maker. Just made small square loafs. Was not impressed with her or the bread maker so I kicked both out.