In a recent letter you wrote:
<<I have been bread machine baking for 7 years now. My DAK (original
model) machine died on me. I can't do w/o a bread machine. The
thought of having to buy store bought bread - yuk! I need your help
as there are so many different machines out there. What is your
favorite.
I'd like a bread machine esp. with a whole wheat feature, and I'm
intrigued with the quick bread and jam making features. Anyone ever
use these features? >>
Hi Jill
I used a DAK for ten years and made some pretty good bread in it. Finally I
bit the bullet and bought a Zojirushi S15A. The difference was dramatic.
The loaves from the Zo are much higher, lighter and have better texture.
The difference is in the method of kneading. The Zo uses a two component
kneading system which develops the gluten much more thoroughly.
Although the Zo has the quick bread and jam features, I have never used
either one. Quick breads are so easy to make using the conventional method I
just never saw the need. As for Jam, our family doesn't use much of the
stuff so I never got into making it.
Don
PS:
I'll make you a good deal on my old DAK ..... ;- )