 When choosing a bread maker, you should decide in advance on the necessary set of functions and programs, technical characteristics, shape and weight of the resulting baked goods, pay attention to the presence of a container for additives and a window. Functions and programs
Each model of the bread maker has a standard set of functions, which include the ability to select the degree of crispness of the crust, kneading dough of different consistency (yeast and unleavened), as well as dough for French baguettes (with a crispy crust and soft middle).
Additional functions, the presence of which affects the price of the bread machine, include the program of accelerated baking (instead of four hours - two), preparation of muffins, Borodino, rye and diet unleavened bread, bread with various additives (raisins, caraway seeds, sesame seeds, nuts, etc. .), Easter cakes, all kinds of sweet pastries. Modern models can also make jam, work with corn, rice, buckwheat, pearl barley and whole wheat flour.
You should also pay attention to the presence of protective functions. These include protecting the stove from overheating, voltage surges (in case of a power outage, the bread maker continues to work from 7 to 40 minutes, depending on the model) and locking the lid on the control panel in case children want to play in the kitchen. Having decided which programs are needed, you can proceed to the following selection criteria.
Specifications
Of course, a bread maker can take up a lot of space in the kitchen, and therefore you should pay attention to its weight and size. Stores selling household appliances and equipment for restaurant and bakery offer bread makers weighing from 4 to 200 kg with a power of 450 to 8300 W, respectively. For baking for one family, compact models up to 7 kg with an average power and relatively low energy consumption are suitable. The body of such bread makers can be made of plastic or stainless steel.
Baking form
Basically, the baking form is rectangular, however, there are models that include a round-shaped bucket and a baking attachment for four baguettes. Molds are available in aluminum, teflon or stainless steel.
Finished bread weight
Depending on how much bread you will need to bake daily, you can choose one or another model of the bread maker. On average, household appliances allow you to receive from 450 to 1500 grams of the finished product. Particular attention should be paid to models that have the ability to adjust the weight of the resulting bread, and if at the moment you do not need to bake too much, you can knead the dough into a small portion.
Additionally
Having dealt with the most important parameters, you can move on to additional ones. So, more expensive models of bread makers may have a special container for additives - a dispenser. Its main advantage is that when baking a baked product with raisins, chocolate chips, nuts or fruits, you don't have to wait until you can put additives in the oven. The dispenser will serve them by itself while kneading the dough. You can also choose a model with a window in the lid: this will allow you to control the baking process and make it easier to clean the equipment after work.
Modern stores offer a wide range of household appliances: you just need to decide on the requirements for a bread maker, and choosing a new "helper" in the kitchen will not be difficult.
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