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Cookworks Breadmaker
by mrsyardbroom The blurb for this breadmaker told me to wake up to the delicious aromas of freshly baked bread and the idea of this was too hard to resist. We were in Argos so on impulse we came home with the Cookworks breadmaker. For once I actually read the instructions. I wanted to bake some wholemeal bread and so I set to work. If ... you follow the recipe and the instructions it is quite an easy thing to use. I made the largest size of loaf which was 1.5kg. It takes quite a long time as the dough still needs to prove. The fast bake time is 100 minutes so you won't get a loaf of bread in a hurry. When I'd put the ingredients in the machine and it started the kneading process it did tend to move around on the worktop a bit. I had to make sure I'd put it towards the back of the worktop otherwise it would have been in danger of falling off. Once all the kneading and proving was done the breadmaker started to cook the bread and it did smell delicious. Like all new appliances you tend to keep checking to make sure everything is OK. We couldn't wait to taste the bread. At last the bread was ready and we had our first taste of home made bread. To be honest it was rubbish. The bread was too crusty and it was heavy. The texture was too close for a good bread. I did persevere with the breadmaker for some time but I never achieved the perfect loaf. The machine itself was easy to use and it gives a beep when you switch it on to let you know that the power is on. There is an LCD screen and controls on the top of the breadmaker and providing you read the instructions you should find it quite straightforward. There are 12 programmes including: white bread, french bread, whole-wheat, quick bread, sweet bread and dough and there are three different crust settings. You are supposed to be able to make jam and cakes in the breadmaker but I didn't try this. Once you've made your bread the cleaning process is very easy. It really didn't take long to clean up and put it away. After a few weeks I stopped making bread in the breadmaker and eventually I gave it away to someone who needed a gluten free diet. Apparently making your own gluten free bread and cakes is much cheaper than buying it so this is a consideration. For me it was an interesting experience but I wouldn't recommend the breadmaker as a way of life. I can make my own bread and although this is hard work and you need strong arms for the kneading process the results are far better than you'd get from a machine. The secret is all in the kneading and following a recipe exactly. It's also about the love and care you put into it and I'm not sure if any machine can replicate this. Read the complete review |
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Cookworks Breadmaker
by thriftygiftyisme =Cookworks Breadmaker= I sure like everyone else we have all noticed that the price of bread has literally rocketed and breadmakers are now becoming the normal item in kitchens. =The breadmaker= The breadmaker I have is the Argos Cookworks breadmaker, it is white in colour, and included with the bread ... maker, was the bread pan, measuring spoon, measuring cup, kneading blade, instruction manual and recipe book =Controls= The controls are on the top of the bread maker, and there is a LCD screen with allows for clear vision of the information of the settings you have chosen. There is also a small see through window so you see how the bread is coming on and what stage the bread is at. =How to Use= Once you switch the bread maker on, there is a small beep noise, this indicates that the power has gone through to the machine. You open up the lid of the machine and away we go. You do need to follow the instructions of the recipe to the dot, otherwise the bread does not turn out as it should, as his lordship once asked was he to eat the bread or use it as a doorstop. =Let the magic begin= Once all the ingredients are in, set the machine according, and let it do all the hard work for you, when the machine is kneading you just hear a small noise, like a background noise. Anytime during the process you can look through the clear window and see what stage the bread is it. =Size= The bread maker can make up to a 2lb size loaf, and has 3 crust settings for you to choose from, range from soft to crusty. =Time= It can take an hour to make a simple loaf of bread, through to 3 hours for more advanced breads. (these guidelines are taken from the instruction book). =Additional Recipes= The recipe book show you how to make your basic white and brown bread, muffins, hot cross buns, Chelsea buns, even doughnuts. I will confess so far I have only made the basic bread, keep saying I will try something different. =To Clean= The bread maker is really easy to clean, you just soak the bread pan, and wipe clean, then if you have flour or anything around the lid or on the front of the machine, I just used a damp cloth. =Price= Cook works is an Argos own brand product and I picked this machine up under £30 in the sale, there are more advanced bread makers, but for the beginner like me this is absolutely perfect. =Would I recommend= I would highly recommend this bread maker, it is a perfect introduction into the world of bread making, you may have the odd mistake, but life is trial and error, and cooking can be like that, my top tip is follow the ingredients and the method, someone has done all the hard work for us. Read the complete review |
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Cookworks Breadmaker
by hoggy1965 This is a review of the Cookworks Breadmaker. Looks A neat but not hugely inspiring design, but as long as it cooks bread well, who cares. Use I have found this very easy to use. The recipe book gives clear recipes which produce wonderfully tasty bread. Of course, you have the option to experiment with ... recipes once you have exhausted it. It includes a measure which makes getting quantities correct a doddle. Simply add your ingredients, select the mode- the controls are clearly visible and easy to use- and allow it to do the rest for you. It is lovely to have the smell of fresh bread in the house, and if you get impatient you can actually view the progress through the lid! If you don't wish it to bake, you can make dough. This is great if you want make pizza's etc. Pros - So far, it has produced great loaves. I have experimented with recipes and it has coped well with them all. It is fairly quite, the controls are straight forward and accessible, and give a satisfying range of options. Cons - What's bad about it? (a few words) On many occasions, the "paddle" has come out inside the loaf. I have missed this, only to find it with the bread knife. However, I have owned other breadmakers - much more expensive models- where this has also happened, so don't think its down to the make. Summary I would recommend to any budding bakers. Much nicer than shop- bought bread and very easy to use. Soon becomes a habit! Conclusion You wont be disappointed Read the complete review |
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42 reviews Estimated Price: 57 £ / Bread Maker / Power: 600 Watt / Bread Capacity (Max.): 700 g |
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