I am always on the lookout for appliances that can make my otherwise busy, hectic life a little easier whenever I am at home. If you read my previous entries about homemade ice cream maker and personalized single serve coffee maker, then you already know that this post is also going to be about something homemade. Yes, it is about bread this time.
I always buy bread from my local grocery store. It was that one time that I was grocery shopping and just when I happened to pick up the bread from the shelf, I heard the voice from over my shoulder – “Do you buy the bread from store?” with the surprise in the voice. I turned around, to find my good friend standing there besides me.
She told me to try this automatic bread maker. But, I said, I don’t have that kind of time to handle the mess and everything. Then she told me about this Panasonic Automatic Bread maker and how it does everything for you.
I gave it a try and now, I enjoy the simple pleasure of home baked bread, without spending much time in the kitchen. I just have to add the ingredients, press the buttons and go back to whatever I was doing. Every time this machine makes wonderful, perfect bread. I am not sure if anything is better than the warm aroma of fresh baked homemade bread right from the oven.
Keep Health and Nutrition in Check.
Homemade products are better than readymade products anytime. Baking bread at home allows us to control over what we put in our bread. It can be an important part of well balanced diet, when we choose to use the freshest ingredients without adding any chemicals and preservatives. It can be made healthier by adding fiber and reducing fat. It is a good source of energy, protein, calcium and iron for healthy bones and teeth. I sometimes add nutrient rich eggs or go for whole grain flour for extra boost of fiber, iron and vitamins.
Features of Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker
- It mixes, kneads, rises and bakes in three loaf sizes of medium, large and xlarge.
- There are six types of bread or dough options – Basic, Whole Wheat, Multi-Grain, French, Pizza, and Cake
- Baking modes include 1) Bake Only, 2) Rapid Bake, 3) Raisin; and 4) Sandwich
- It is equipped with a digital timer, which can be set up to 13 hours in advance
- Automatic Yeast Dispenser
- The packaging contains the recipe book; accessories include a measuring spoon, a measuring cup, and a kneading blade that fits onto the base of the inner pan for mixing ingredients.
Till now I have tried the following, and they came out really good:
- Whole Wheat Bread
- White Bread
- Country French
- Pizza Dough
- Biscuits and Rolls
- Nut Breads
I simply followed the instructions in the recipe book. Always make sure to apply the settings before pressing start.
Should you buy Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker?
This has been a perfect little appliance for my kitchen, saving me time and energy. I sometimes set it to 12 hours in advance, and wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread in the mornings. Sometimes, it is relaxing to come home to the fresh aroma of homemade bread. I have enjoyed it thoroughly, in addition to enjoying healthy and well balanced homemade bread.
You can also buy it as a gift for someone who you know can make good use of this automatic bread maker. They will be thrilled when they see the convenience it offers.
