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As one of the most useful, revolutionary home kitchen appliances, bread makers are surprisingly easy to use. Nothing quite beats the delicious aroma, flavour and texture of freshly baked bread. If you\u2019re not sure how to use a bread maker, we\u2019ll help you get started with our step by step guide and helpful bread maker tips. Here\u2019s all you need to know to successfully bake your first homemade loaf.<\/p>\n

Bread Makers Explained<\/h2>\n

While industrial bread-making machines have been around for many years, small household bread makers<\/a> first became easily accessible in the 1990s. In recent years, home bread machines have become increasingly popular – no doubt as a direct result of our desire to eat more healthily, as well as with society\u2019s greater focus on home baking and cutting out unnecessary additives.<\/p>\n

What Exactly Does a Bread Machine Do?<\/h3>\n

It makes bread! Bread makers are electrical appliances that mix, knead and proof your dough, before baking it. In essence, they are a mixer, prooving machine and mini oven<\/a> combined, capable of automatically transforming your ingredients into a fresh, homemade loaf of bread.<\/p>\n

How Do They Work?<\/h3>\n

\"BreadYour bread machine is specially programmed to produce different types of bread loaves. Depending on the programme selected and the ingredients used, your bread maker will mix, knead, then proof for the preset durations, before baking your bread.<\/p>\n

At the bottom of the pan, where you place your ingredients, there is a paddle that is responsible for the mixing and kneading stages. Your bread machine will automatically adapt each stage to match the selected programme, so all you have to do is measure out your ingredients, select the type of bread, and press start.<\/p>\n

What Are the Different Types of Bread Makers?<\/h3>\n

Most bread machines are very similar, although their exact programmes, capacity, and design can vary considerably. Capacity is one of the most important discerning factors as you\u2019ll need a model that can accommodate your average needs.<\/p>\n