Comments on: Ask The Readers: Recommended bread machine cookbooks?

By: ACMommy3

ACMommy3 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:33:59 +0000

Since this topic is about bread machines…I love mine and love especially making French Bread in it, from start to finish. However, it always turns out sunken in the middle and quite ugly looking. It tastes amazing, so I just make sure to slice & buttered the loaf before anyone can see it. However, it really bothers me, and in spite of experimenting around, I’m not getting any good results. Any suggestions?

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:05:28 +0000

I only mention this book because it hasn’t been mentioned and it may help someone. I have Beth Hensperger’s The Bread Lover’s Bread Machine Cookbook. This is not my favorite, (and I am still looking for one, so great question!) because in my opinion, the typical recipe has too many ingredients or ingredients that I don’t have on hand. However, it has any type of bread-white, wheat, holiday bread, sweet etc.,uses different types of flours, it explains the bread machine process in depth and most recipes have a story with it. It does have a small section for glutten free breads for those that require it. All recipes have instructions for a 1 1/2 pound loaf or a 2 pound loaf so it adapts to any bread machine.

By: Daina

Daina — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:32:57 +0000

I haven’t compared this cookbook to any others, but in our like we like Electric Bread… also has a sequel, More Electric Bread. It does not have a lot of 100% whole grain recipes, but it has some really great recipes… my husband likes to make fancy breads sometimes, and they always turn out. Favorites include their herb bread & an amazing oatmeal bread. I made an apple bread I was sure wouldn’t turn out, and, behold — it rose even though I thought the dough was waaaay too wet!

By: JennyP

JennyP — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:47:31 +0000

Taste of Home website has many bread machine recipes for free. Use the toolbar on the left of the computer to select bread machine as cooking style. Some recipes use the machine just to mix & rise your dough others allow you to mix, rise, and bake in the machine. I use my machine both ways. If I have to work & want fresh hot bread for dinner I use the timer function on my machine to give us a warm loaf of bread to accompany some soup cooked in the crockpot. Hot homemade soup & fresh baked bread all on a worknight…who knew?

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:32:14 +0000

After checking out several bread machine cookbooks from the library, I decided to purchase “The Cook’s Encyclopedia of Bread Machine Baking” by Jennie Shapter (I lucked out and found a copy at half price books!) The book is extremely informative and gives recipes including pictures for basic breads, specialty grains, flatbreads and pizzas, sourdough and starters, savory, vegetable, and sweet breads, rolls, buns, and pastries. Many of the recipes include quantities for small, medium, and large loaves of bread.

By: de

de — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:28:34 +0000

I love my West Bend machine! All of my favorite recipes are from http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com. The buttermilk bread with powdered buttermilk, and the yeast corn bread make great toast and sandwiches!

By: Shelah

Shelah — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:22:21 +0000

You can use nearly any bread recipe you like….if you know the correct order to load your machine.

I’ve used many, many different recipes in our machine….half which were written for hand-kneading.

But this doesn’t answer your question.

By: Melissa Z

Melissa Z — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:55:57 +0000

This is slightly different than what you’re asking for, but I found a recipe for making bread that is SO EASY- no mixer required. All you need is a dutch oven. Dump some ingredients together, let them sit 12-24 hours, dump in dutch oven in the oven & bake. Easiest baking I’ve ever done.
Here’s the link: http://www.nwedible.com/2011/06/just-what-internet-doesnt-knead.html
It’s probably quicker to make than going to the store!

By: Christy, The Simple Homemaker

Christy, The Simple Homemaker — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:52:26 +0000

Isn’t homemade bread fantastic?! We don’t buy bread anymore. Our go-to cookbook is called “The Cook’s Encyclopedia of Bread Machine Baking” by Jennie Shapter. It’s a Barnes and Noble book, part of a series I believe, since we have their veggie book, as well.

I like that this is a small book with a variety of cultures, breads, bread-based products, and full meals represented. We don’t use our bread machine anymore, but we still use the recipes from this little book. Small in stature, but it packs a big punch!

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:52:11 +0000

I wholeheartedly concur! Every recipes I’ve tried from this book is great. Spend your money on this one…you won’t be disappointed.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:17:01 +0000

Yes, ! agree with this one! It has something for everyone and TONS of recipes.

By: Tina @ sassysouthernsweets.com

Tina @ sassysouthernsweets.com — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:13:04 +0000

I have had this one for years and absolutely love it. I also have her cookbook “The Best Pizza is Homemade”. It has recipes for different crusts, sauces and toppings.

By: Kim S

Kim S — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:39:42 +0000

This is BY FAR my favorite cookbook. It is simple, concise, and gives all the information for why each ingredient is important. The recipes are amazing – every single one. I wore my first copy out, gave it away, and bought a new copy!

By: Carol L

Carol L — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:28:52 +0000

I guess I must also have a lousy machine because I prefer to do the same! The only issue I have is how long to bake in the oven as the bread machine recipes don’t always tell you.

By: Carol Labuski

Carol Labuski — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:24:47 +0000

I also have enjoyed The Bread Machine Cookbook by Donna German as well as The Bread Machine Cookbook II & III by her. It’s amazing how many flavors can be baked into breads!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:15:32 +0000

Bread in Half the Time. It is out of print but still available on Amazon. It has 2 sections-one for bread machine, one for regular baking.

By: Doreen

Doreen — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:23:10 +0000

I really like Better Homes and Gardens: the Complete Guide to Bread Machine Baking. It has a delightful assortment of recipes and the only one I’ve ever flopped is the bagels (no fault of the recipe. It has recipes for 2 sizes and ranges from simple basic recipes to more interesting ones. i really love one called Burrito bread. The refried beans in it really give a protein punch and it tastes so good. The book has the following categories: basics, classic, savory, sourdough, holiday, sweet, and shaped. All instructions are clear and exact.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:35:38 +0000

I prefer the convenience of searching for recipes online. Don’t get me wrong I have many cookbooks, but I really like reading user ratings and reviews on recipes. I like the King Arthor Flour website for their bread machine recipes. And there are some good ones on CK, tasty kitchen, and allrecipes. I also have a few basic & multigrain bread bread-machine recipes on my blog that I worked on a couple goes before I got them right.
http://stephaniesprojects.blogspot.com
Also if you find a recipe that you want to try that isn’t a “bread machine” recipe, you can still make it in the machine. Just add all the ingredients. Nice and easy. I LOVE my machine!

By: Megan @ Listening and Spoken Language Teacher

Megan @ Listening and Spoken Language Teacher — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:59:31 +0000

I also love The Bread Machine Cookbook! I’ve owned mine for years and it has a lot of my favorite recipes.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:53:31 +0000

Look at http://www.breadbeckers.com/ . We use some of their recipes and they are great. Everything is whole grain, amazing.