Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker + Reviews
A large window lets you check the progress of yours bread as it bakes. Anyone who bakes a lot of bread and takes home baking seriously will appreciate all the features packed into this Zojirushi bread maker. This model makes rectangular 2-pound loaves and is loaded with custom settings so you can bake a variety of breads exactly the way you want. Bread-maker baking is affected by the temperature and humidity of the day – this is often the cause of varied dough consistency and results. Pay attention to the dough during the kneading process and if sticky, add flour 1 teaspoon at a time.
REVIEW – I owned my first and only bread maker about 20-years ago, I loved it, but it got lost somewhere along the way. Since then I’ve told anyone who would listen how much I missed it and that I needed to buy another one, but cuisinart griddler elite of course, I never did. So when I received an offer to review the Cuisinart compact automatic bread maker, I couldn’t pass it up. Time to see if the Cuisinart compact bread maker can rekindle my love for making homemade bread.
The numbers are easy to read, so you can be sure about the setting you’ve chosen. There’s a large window that allows you to see the kneading and the baking of the dough. I’m usually using the dough feature of the bread machine. The bread maker is equipped to do the rise and baking all in the same pan, but I prefer shaping my loaves manually then finishing the baking in the oven. It kneads, proofs, and bakes for you, but there’s also a bake-only option if you prefer to do the heavy lifting yourself.
Perfect for kitchens with limited counter space, it offers everything you need in a user-friendly design. It gets the job done at an affordable price while still offering a full set of features. Tapioca Starch – This starch is a great binder for gluten-free breads and gives the finished breads good structure.
Nevertheless, both machines allow you to go beyond the baking of bread to knead the dough for cakes, pizza, desserts, and even prepare jam for various recipes. You can remove the blades and use the bread maker to prepare delicious recipes like a meatloaf, where it will bake to perfection inside the machine. You can even use it to prepare a sourdough starter for various delicious recipes, so it’s highly versatile.
Both machines will save you time and allow you to make fantastic bread with exceptional results, even if you’re a first-timer. The Cuisinart has more pre-determined programs that allow you to pick the right baking recipe. It has 12 different programs for baking different types of dough, while the Zojirushi has 10 pre-determined programs. Both bread makers are well made and represent a good investment. This won’t cost as much as buying specialty bread from the store. If you have special dietary needs, your bread will be safe to use.
There’s a signal of 10 short beeps to let you know when it can be removed. If you miss the initial beeps, the display will show “paddle” for one minute. Yes, you should grease the pan of your cuisinart pots and pans set bread maker before putting in your ingredients. Greasing will help you easily remove the baked loaf of bread from the pan. You can use your favorite cooking oil or butter to grease the pan.
The white loaf was OK — decent shape, but it lacked a golden-brown crust, was on the dense side and tasted rather bland. The wheat loaf, meanwhile, came out oddly shaped and was so dense it could have doubled as a brick. The gluten-free version somehow was both dense and underbaked in the center — we took a nibble and tossed the rest.