[homer timpson]

Originally Posted by fizl

If you go here you can get the 255 manual Support - Downloads - Panasonic UK & Ireland

- it is the spiced fruit loaf -

Basic - bake raisin

yeast 1tsp
strong white flour 400g
sugar 2 tsp
butter 75g
Salt 1 tsp
cinnamon 2 tsp
mixed spice 1 tsp
eggs, medium 2
water 110ml
milk 110ml
*mixed dried fruit 150g (in the fruit thing)

enjoy!

Shaz

1st attempt to the recipe - nice, but 'missing' something.

2nd attempt - 3tsp cinnamon + 2tsp mixed spice - perfect for me now

3rd go as above but, on closing lid, mixed fruit dropped out of dispenser - taste ok with very dark sides on loaf - no nice chunks of fruit - will be more careful with lid next time.

Still loving the experimenting

Homer

[zebredy]

Originally Posted by img

I have the same one. Do my pizza dough in it quite a lot. Does white breads ok but not got a good wholemeal.

That's a shame I do like my brown bread.

Only thing I'm having trouble with at the moment is the recipes. There very basic. The things I'm trying to find out are, do I have to put the ingredients in, in any specific order and what temperature does the water have to be at, I'm assuming warm because if the yeast...

[fizl]

Originally Posted by zebredy

That's a shame I do like my brown bread.

Only thing I'm having trouble with at the moment is the recipes. There very basic. The things I'm trying to find out are, do I have to put the ingredients in, in any specific order and what temperature does the water have to be at, I'm assuming warm because if the yeast...

Don't know about that brand, in the panasonic it warms up the ingredients in the standing phase, so the water can be cold. The only thing I do is make sure that the yeast and salt are separate so that the yeast doesn't get killed by the salt

[zebredy]

Originally Posted by fizl

Don't know about that brand, in the panasonic it warms up the ingredients in the standing phase, so the water can be cold. The only thing I do is make sure that the yeast and salt are separate so that the yeast doesn't get killed by the salt

Thanks for that, giving it a try tomorrow now so will make sure I keep them separate. Fingers crossed it goes ok.

One last thing, can liquid milk be used insted of powdered milk, if so do I just ad like for like in turms of measurements....

[chou4555]

Originally Posted by zebredy

That's a shame I do like my brown bread.

Only thing I'm having trouble with at the moment is the recipes. There very basic. The things I'm trying to find out are, do I have to put the ingredients in, in any specific order and what temperature does the water have to be at, I'm assuming warm because if the yeast...

Have you tried this part of the Panasonic site- it has a some great baking recipes... I recently did this one- a Biscuit type affair. It went great with irish Coffee on Boxing Day!!

Festive Biscotti | The Ideas Kitchen

Happy New year by the way!

[fizl]

Originally Posted by zebredy

Thanks for that, giving it a try tomorrow now so will make sure I keep them separate. Fingers crossed it goes ok.

One last thing, can liquid milk be used insted of powdered milk, if so do I just ad like for like in turms of measurements....

I've never used powdered milk in a recipe, if so, I would reduce the amount of water used

[zebredy]

Originally Posted by fizl

I've never used powdered milk in a recipe, if so, I would reduce the amount of water used

Thanks, after showing the ingredients list to my hubby, while off walking he happened to come back with some powdered milk

Made one white loaf which could have done with 10mins more cooking time JMO (OH thought it was ok) and made a couple loaves 2/3 white flour 1/3 brown and the loaf we tried (gave the other to sister-in-law just round the corner from us) tasted lovvvely with nice bit of butter on (again JMO)

Might make the same loaf again once more before I try anything else as I want to make sure I have nailed this one first before being a little more adventurous, needless to say I won't be buying any more shop bought bread for a while.

Just wish I could find something to cut the whole loaf with that would give me more even slices of bread...


Happy eating me off to finish off the last of the small loaf I made yesterday

[KBeee]

Bought an Argos Cookworks breadmaker a few months ago (figured that for £23.99 I couldn't go wrong), and I have to say that once I'd got my standard recipe right I haven't looked back! Bake about 2 basic white loaves a week, plus the occasional Special. My date and ginger sweet loaf is AMAZING!

[radioblogger]

We've always talked about getting one, never have though. My mom had one and she could make wonderful stuff with it. I've tried it in the oven before and the results were, uhh, less than desirable. After reading this post, I think I'm inspired to go out and get one

Neil

[Hangerhead]

back to the liquid milk.

I know the recipes call for powdered milk but i finally worked out the correct ratio mixing liquid milk and water.
I live in Madrid and couldn't get powdered milk.
Anyway, for a large loaf that calls for 350ml water (+ powdered milk) I change this to 175ml water and 200ml (semi) milk.

this works perfectly to get a nice dome shaped loaf.

previously I had tried to use just 350ml of milk but this never seemed to work correctly so after a little experimentation...175ml water and 200ml (semi) milk.

[HMHB]

Has anyone ever made Irish soda bread? I know you don't really need a machine for this type of bread but thought it worth asking in this thread.

[fizl]

I haven't, but if you know of a decent recipe I'm willing to give it a go

[boulderburn]

Originally Posted by fizl

I haven't, but if you know of a decent recipe I'm willing to give it a go

I might too, Irish soda bread is a real blast from the past for me(mum is Irish), don't even think I have heard the words for at least 10 years!

[homer timpson]

Originally Posted by JohnG

Has anyone ever made Irish soda bread? I know you don't really need a machine for this type of bread but thought it worth asking in this thread.

Haven't tried it yet on my Panasonic SD2501, but here's the recipe from the manual:
Menu 15 - bake only 50 mins

400g Plain flour
1 tsp Bicarb of Soda
1 tsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
270 ml Buttermilk
30 ml Milk

1 Sieve the flour and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl
and mix well. Then add sugar and salt.

2 Add the buttermilk and milk, mixing quickly to form a
soft dough.

3 Remove the kneading blade from the bread pan and
line the bottom and sides with baking parchment.

4 Place the mixture into the bread pan, being careful
to ensure that the mixture is inside the baking
parchment.

5 Select Menu 15 [14 on the SD 2500] and enter 50 mins on the timer. [For SD254:Select Bake Only programme and enter 45mins on the timer.

6 After baking test with a skewer to see if the bread is
cooked. If the bread does require extra time, select
the Bake Only programme again and enter a further
3-5mins on the timer.

7 Remove the bread out of the pan using oven gloves
and allow to cool.


Homer

Post back if it turns out ok

[aVdub]

Is it worth spending extra, or are all machines pretty much the same.

Was looking at the below, but the bread looked a bit

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...tion=Cookworks Signature Stainless Steel Breadmaker.&title=Cookworks Signature Stainless Steel Breadmaker.

[KBeee]

Going by that video, they are morons... "I'll just make this VERY badly, then try to cut it through the metal mixer paddle..."
The loaf had dropped - too much liquid

[Crocodile]

Originally Posted by KBeee

The loaf had dropped - too much liquid

Or had been left sitting in the pan for ages after it had finished baking.

That video is comedy gold.

[KBeee]

Naaaaaaa - the top had risen, then fallen - too much liquid...
For that machine, and that baking tin - 1lb. 7 oz. strong flour (60p for 1.5 kg. in Tescos), 1-1.5 tsp. salt, 1 pkt. quick yeast, and 11 1/2 fl. oz. lukewarm water + knob of butter... cook on "basic" setting

[aVdub]

Originally Posted by Crocodile

Or had been left sitting in the pan for ages after it had finished baking.

That video is comedy gold.

Was thinking that as I watched it. Must have been a case of too much spent already and that'll have to do They will never notice......

So apart from the really bad video, would this machine suit a couple that use around two loafs a week. I really don't mind spending more, but...

[KBeee]

That machine looks the same as my Cookworks one, except with a flashier case - and about 50% more expensive. Should be fine for two people and a couple of loaves a week. Try my recipe above in post # 138. I found that using 1lb 8oz flour as just a little too much cos it rose just enough to interfere with the baking tin handle, 1 lb. 7 oz was just right

[aVdub]

Originally Posted by KBeee

That machine looks the same as my Cookworks one, except with a flashier case - and about 50% more expensive. Should be fine for two people and a couple of loaves a week. Try my recipe above in post # 138. I found that using 1lb 8oz flour as just a little too much cos it rose just enough to interfere with the baking tin handle, 1 lb. 7 oz was just right

Cheers KBeee
I'll give that a try if I buy one soon.

[Happy Rich]

Hi all, I just acquired a used Panasonic SD254 which has made a couple of successful bakes but when mixing often the paddle doesn't seem to have enough power to turn the dough.
The machine just makes a 'struggling motor' type humm.
If I use a knife to help it move around it then turns for a few seconds freely but then get's bogged down again.

I'm following the basic white bread recipe in the instruction book.

I think I might just order a new machine but would like to save this one if posssible.

Cheers.

[fizl]

Is there any bread clogged on the spindle or inside the hole of the dough blade?