The price of bread.

[peanut]

Originally Posted by Kymmy

I don;t use a breadmaker.. prefer a loaf that isn't both square and crustless..

I use the breadmaker all the time, and you've got it wrong about the crust. And I don't see what the shape has to do with the quality of a loaf.

For someone that can spend their time kneading bread these days rather than use a good breadmaker must be quite rare.

I use a Panny SD-253.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by vanman

so why didnt you go to tesco

I wanted to go to the toilet

I don't usually buy from corner shops. but just imagine buying your weekly shop from one and how much it would cost.

Originally Posted by Taf

The price of bread is outrageous.

OK the markets forced the price of wheat up and the Russians let loads of theirs burn in the fields, but flour prices have dropped.

If the supermarkets can get it to the shelves at under 50p a loaf on BOGOF or other offer, why don't they think of us who cannot eat large quantities of bread before it goes off?

And why does "modern" bread go off so quickly? I've had to bin unopened packs of top-brand bread after only a couple of days because they have gone mouldy!!!

Modern bread goes off quickly because of a big campaign in the 80s against excessive chemical additives in factory-baked loaves.

Have you considered a bread maker? You can get cheaper loaves from a supermarket than you can make yourself, but if you get the right breadmaker the stuff you make at home is top-quality and comes out in small enough quantities that you're not wasting it.

[vanman]

Originally Posted by Gary L

I wanted to go to the toilet

I don't usually buy from corner shops. but just imagine buying your weekly shop from one and how much it would cost.

they have toilets in tesco

[danielf]

Originally Posted by Chris

Yes, I read that. Then I asked why you want to close down all corner shops and you said: <snip>

Erm, no. You just said 'why?' which was ambiguous, and as we all know Gary loves ambiguity as it allows him to not answer a question put to him.

Originally Posted by peanut

I use a Panny SD-253.

Yay, I knew I wasn't the only one. We had a massive thread about it on here some years back, IIC.

Originally Posted by Gary L

I don't usually buy from corner shops.

Dare I ask why?

[danielf]

Originally Posted by Chris

Get your hands on a Panasonic ... looks like the latest iteration is SD257. Mine's an SD253.

We have a 257 that replaced our 253. The 257 is just as good. If anything, the non-stick coating on the bread pan is much improved, so (unlike on our aging 253) the bread comes out much more easily.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Chris

Dare I ask why?

Cheaper at Tesco.

Originally Posted by danielf

We have a 257 that replaced our 253. The 257 is just as good. If anything, the non-stick coating on the bread pan is much improved, so (unlike on our aging 253) the bread comes out much more easily.

Crivvens ... don't say that, I'm just beginning to think our 253 will last forever What did yours die of eventually?

Re the non-stick coating, ours is still very good, although I find it's better to simply not bother washing the pan ... just shake off whatever's loose. The paddle never used to get left in the loaf but just recently it's started to happen. The paddle has a couple of scratches on it and I think the loaf sort of bakes itself into them.

[peanut]

Originally Posted by danielf

We have a 257 that replaced our 253. The 257 is just as good. If anything, the non-stick coating on the bread pan is much improved, so (unlike on our aging 253) the bread comes out much more easily.

Is the pan the same as the 253 (shape / fitting), could I replace the part with a new one as the blade joint is wearing out on mine but the maker as a whole is still fine.

Originally Posted by Gary L

Cheaper at Tesco.

Fair comment. So why did you go to the corner shop today?

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Chris

Fair comment. So why did you go to the corner shop today?

To get some bread.

I was already on the way back and remembered I needed some bread. so rather than go back to Tescos I got some from the corner shop.

[Kymmy]

I do actually have a bread maker... but have not used the bake function on it for over 3 years.. Tend to use it purely for knead and first rise and then use a proper tray to shape the bread and bake it to how we fancy it.. (either realy crusty by use of a bit of steam) or a light crust (my favourite is where you do the crust dry on a high heat so it goes black but then softens to a leathery texture as the bread cools due to the internal moisture)

Originally Posted by Gary L

To get some bread.

I was already on the way back and remembered I needed some bread. so rather than go back to Tescos I got some from the corner shop.

Which would be one of the reasons why these establishments are also known as 'convenience stores'. Also one of the many reasons why they remain in business, despite their higher prices.

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Originally Posted by Kymmy

I do actually have a bread maker... but have not used the bake function on it for over 3 years.. Tend to use it purely for knead and first rise and then use a proper tray to shape the bread and bake it to how we fancy it.. (either realy crusty by use of a bit of steam) or a light crust (my favourite is where you do the crust dry on a high heat so it goes black but then softens to a leathery texture as the bread cools due to the internal moisture)

I've made rolls and pizza bases from time to time using the dough programme, but most of the time we need a basic square loaf for family lunches. Setting it at teatime so the loaf comes out last thing at night is brilliant, as the loaf is cold but still fresh first thing the next morning. Perfect for sandwiches.

For B&B guests we normally set it last thing at night so it comes out about 45 minutes before their selected breakfast time.

This topic is surreal....