The wholewheat sweet bread was more encouraging. Ready in 2hrs 55mins, it came out with a nice crust, if a little on the dark side. The loaf was consistent on the inside, with an even spread of dried cranberries (added “at the beeps”) that still retained some chewiness. Breadmakers are versatile in the loaf sizes and crust colours they offer, but many come with settings that extend beyond the realm of simple bread recipes. Here are a few other ways to make the most of your gadget: Create delicious home baked bread for the whole family to enjoy with ease, with the Swan Bread maker. With an impressive 12 modes to choose from, you can make a variety of different breads including basic white loaves, wholewheat, pizza dough, brioche and even cakes and jam. The Swan Bread Maker caters to many tastes and dietary requirements thanks to the variable crust settings – light medium and dark – and it can even make a delicious gluten-free loaf at the press of a button, perfect for those with a gluten intolerance. LCD Display- The automatic and easy to use LCD display makes this bread maker perfect for beginners. It is simple to use and takes the hassle out of making bread. Perfect as a gift for bread lovers, friends and family or as a house-warming gift.

Extra features: viewing windows, separate yeast or nut and seed dispensers are handy but not essential. We rated the bread pan and kneading paddle for how easy they were to clean after each use. All were rated exactly the same for this, and all are handwash only. Energy efficiencyIdeal for beginners or avid bakers, this bread maker is easy to use thanks to the clear LCD display. Choose from either a 1.5 or 2lb loaf and add in any extra ingredients such as seeds or chocolate to suit your preference. This bread maker even keeps bread warm for up to one hour. The fast bake option allows you to make bread in under an hour, or the delay-timer bakes bread over 13 hours, so you can wake up to warm freshly baked bread in the morning. Delicious! Whether it be a classic white loaf, pizza dough, or even cake, the Swan Bread maker lets you create delicious home-baked bread with ease. Thanks to the 12 different settings to choose from, you can make a variety of different bread for the whole family to enjoy. The Swan Bread Maker caters to many tastes and dietary requirements thanks to the variable crust settings (light, medium and dark) and they ability to make a delicious gluten-free loaf at the press of a button. Jam and yogurt: Other non-bread functions on certain models include jams, compotes and yogurt. Try our peach & amaretto jam recipe or garlic yogurt, and read our guide on how to sterilise jars for jams and preserves.

functions- You can create many varieties of bread including a basic white loaf, French bread, whole wheat bread, pizza dough or brioche. This bread maker also has a function for making delicious cakes and jams too. To help you out, we’ve listed the size dimensions of each of our top-scoring bread makers. If you’re after a simple-to-use and clever machine that makes bakery-quality bread, then a bread maker is a great option. What should I look for when buying a bread maker? This setting will ferment and incubate at the right temperatures needed for making yoghurt. Pasta and pizza dough

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While they’re not a necessity, there are a number of features that some bread makers come with that only serve to enhance the baking experience. Automatic ingredient dispenser We chose bestselling bread makers from leading UK retailers, and baked more than 40 loaves to find out which produced the perfect loaf of bread. This is a small basket where yeast or other add-ins, such as nuts, sultanas, chocolate and others, sit. Instead of stopping the kneading process and manually adding the ingredients, an automatic ingredient dispenser will do it for you at the right time. Delay timerWe listened out for annoying whirring noises during kneading, or piercingly loud beeps that couldn't be silenced. We favoured bread makers that hummed along quietly throughout baking.

We baked several white and wholemeal loaves using each bread maker, following the exact recipes for each loaf and judging them for their evenness and texture. A delay timer means that ingredients can be added to the mixing bowl hours in advance so you have freshly baked bread the moment you need it. Great if you’d like bread with your dinner, or want to wake up to a fresh loaf. Viewing window If you have never used a breadmaker before, or are used to older models, here are a few tips for that perfect loaf. Cakes and pastries: From classic cakes to breakfast pastries, some breadmakers come with presets for sweet treats, too. See our most popular cake recipes for ideas.

Considering the affordability of this breadmaker, the results are more than adequate. It covers the basics – and with a little extra care it would be possible to accomplish more ambitious recipes. Pizza dough: Some breadmakers come with specific pizza dough settings that take care of kneading and rising – ideal for making classic margherita pizzas, barbecue pizza, or calzones. See our pizza dough recipes for more inspiration. French: A crisp crust that is light in colour, soft and airy inside What else can I make in a bread maker? Yoghurt