What bread machines will stand up to daily use? (M)

[one l michele]

How easy would it be to come up with dairy, egg, milk, and soy free bread machine recipes?

[Liz CA]

How easy would it be to come up with dairy, egg, milk, and soy free bread machine recipes?

The Panasonic was recommended to me once but I got as a gift the Oster and this one has worked 3-4 times a week without any problems yet. I think I've had it for three or four years now.

There are many bread recipes without the ingreds you mentioned. I am using a very simple recipe for most of our bread.

[Jennifer in MI]

I have a Zo. I use it daily and sometimes twice/day. I LOVE it!!! I have a great daily bread recipe that meets your requirements if you'd like it!

[Jenstet]

I bought a Sunbeam at Wal-Mart for $43. I don't use it everyday. Maybe 3 times a week. I have had it about a year and no problems.

[jacqui in mo]

Have you heard of the book "Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day?" It really lives up to its title. It's so easy you really wouldn't feel a need for a bread machine. If I remember right (It's on my Wish list) at least the basic recipes were didn't have the ingredients you listed. You would have to have a baking stone though (Much cheaper than a bread maker).

[strider]

Honestly, we haven't seen much difference in quality. We always go with something pretty basic, and yes, we use it nearly daily. Although since our last one died dh has been making bread by hand and liking doing so, so I'm not sure if we'll buy another one or not.

My dh makes regular bread recipes but substitutes plain water for milk. It works fine.

I think he has also substituted rice milk, coconut milk, and soy milk with good results.

[Ellie]

You could make 4-5 loaves of *excellent* bread once a week or so, and the recipe I use doesn't have egg, milk or soy in it. You'd have the added bennie of being able to use it for all your other mixing needs, as well.