Consumers understand the basic reason for having a bread maker
Consumers understand the basic reason for having a bread machine manual, which is to make your own homemade loaves of bread. What most aren’t aware of are the other neat foods that can be made using this little appliance. Regardless of your level expertise in the kitchen, these three foods can be easily made using your bread maker.
Have you ever wondered how you could get the taste of great pizza at home without paying top dollar at your local pizzeria for delivery? The bread maker can help you accomplish this. First, find the dough setting on your bread maker. Gather your ingredients and place them inside following the book of recipes included with your machine. Turn it on and let the work begin. Depending on which type you own this can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Once completed, get your topping together and roll out your kneaded bread onto your pizza pan. Add toppings and enjoy a great pizza for half the price and even more importantly you can brag that it was made in your kitchen.
2. Mall Quality Pretzels.Â
Nothing tastes better than a soft pretzel like the ones you can get in any mall across the country. Lightly salted, these snacks are quick and easy to eat. If you would like to get that same taste at home; get your bread maker out and give it a try. You will need water, dry yeast, salt, coarse salt, flour, and melted butter. The amounts required may vary depending on the recipe you use. Add your ingredients to the bread maker and place it on the dough setting. Once it’s completed the cycle; remove dough and place it on a cutting board covered in flour. Cut dough into eight to twelve pieces and roll each piece into ropes. Twist into pretzel form and place on a cookie sheet. Don’t forget to brush on the melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt. Place in the oven for ten to fifteen minutes or until golden brown at 375 degrees. Take out of the oven, let them cool off and enjoy.
Are you a fajita lover yet have no idea as to how to replicate that same tortilla taste in the privacy of your own home. Well you guessed it; the bread maker can have you on your way to a great Mexican dish. This is a simple food to make using only flour, 3 to 5 tablespoons full of olive oil, a couple of teaspoons of baking powder and a cup of water or milk. Place ingredients in bread maker and start; when mixed well stop and remove dough. Flatten with a rolling pin and cook in a hot skillet until browned to your taste. Viva la tortilla!
There you have it; several uses for your bread maker outside of the usual. So look under the cabinet, blow the dust off of that little gadget and have a good time. Gather the family around and everyone can participate in creating a fun food you can all enjoy.
