CRISIS Breadmakers are completely unavailable

[mecoastie]

Daughter is making bread in our breadmaker right now. We got it at either a junk shop or the dump swap shop. The nice thing is it is set and forget. There is no sugar or flour anywhere around us. At one store no baking powder or soda either.

 

[kyrsyan]

I have one. But it's one of the more expensive ones because it has adjustable settings and GF settings. But I'm in quarantine and can't ship.

 

[Kathy in FL]

If Dennis has an electric stove, he wouldn't be able to bake bread in it. Too bad he doesn't have a solar oven.

I found two great breadmakers at thrift stores...One didn't have any instructions, but after calling the mfg., they sent me a copy of them.

Huh? I baked bread in an electric oven for years … literally since I got married which is rolling up on 35 years.

 

[Freeholder]

Amazon has several 16” SS bowls. (On a tablet, so you will have to do a search.). I would recommend getting a good one, rather than the cheap ten dollar ones. They have one for $25 that looks nice. They will last for your lifetime and then some, and can be used for many other things.

Kathleen

 

[Faroe]

Vitamix: $300

That's why we don't own one, but a lot of people do - so I thought I'd mention it.

 

[Freeholder]

Huh? I baked bread in an electric oven for years … literally since I got married which is rolling up on 35 years.

I think the concern was for if the power went off. But there are always alternatives. We’ve cooked bread on sticks over an open fire - it was a little smoky, and maybe scorched a corner here and there, but tasted good!

Kathleen

 

[thompson]

Your breadmaker wouldn't work after an EEEEE EEMMMMMM PEEEEE anyway. People have been making bread by hand for thousands of years, one would think learning to make such a basic staple would be a Prepper 101 skill.

If a person has arthritic hands (I do, now), or problems with their neck/shoulders, kneading bread for as long as it needs to be can be a real challenge.

 

[ambereyes]

Have you checked the Amazon Warehouse section of Amazon? They are returns or damaged, most are packing or box damage. There is an description of damages. I bought a robotic vacuum works great packaging was messed up. Great deal.

 

[thompson]

Vitamix: $300

That's actually pretty inexpensive for a Vitamix.

 

[Melodi]

You can make really good flatbread in a fireplace or grill, it is a bit more complicated to cook in a cast iron (coals on top and the bottom) but I've done it (cut off the burned outside if it happens and inside is a perfect loaf).

 

[SouthernBreeze]

I make the no knead bread. It is tasty and easy.

I bake the no knead breads, too, since the kind that has to be kneaded is always too hard and dry, and they don't rise properly. The no knead breads always turn out great. I don't want to be limited to only no knead breads, though. I need more practice with kneading my own. I'm sure I can get the hang of it, but it gets expensive when you have to throw out loaf after loaf to the cats.

 

[Kathy in FL]

I think the concern was for if the power went off. But there are always alternatives. We’ve cooked bread on sticks over an open fire - it was a little smoky, and maybe scorched a corner here and there, but tasted good!

Kathleen

Yep, some people call them snails or snakes on a stick. Good camp food. The following recipe calls for using canned biscuits but you can use your own biscuit dough. Also has some ideas like sticking a sausage on your stick and then wrapping your dough around it. We've done that too. Been some years as it was when we were still camping with the kids but my son taught his scout troop to do it not too long ago.

Cooking Bread on a Stick

Cooking Bread on a Stick: A camping snack to try over the fire: bread on a stick. Cook tasty fresh warm bread over the campfire. Try this campfire finger-food!

www.camptrip.com

 

[NoMoreLibs]

Oy Vey. Is this satire?

 

[lostinaz]

Our Zojirushi died this year. My wife used it, but I usually just used our old KitchenAid we got as a wedding present 20 years ago. I would rather have a Bosch mixer. It does a much better job and doesn't overheat after 1 bread loaf.
Also, Blendtec is waaay better than a Vitamix. I would trade my Vitamix for a Blendtec in a hot second!

 

[Kathy in FL]

And for those, like me, have had to give up a lot of your bread products due to necessary dietary changes ...

A good alternative is tortillas. You'd be amazed what you can use those puppies for.

1. pinwheel type sandwiches
2. use in place of pizza dough
3. slice with a pizza cutter and use as a modified dumpling
4. make your own chips by slicing them with a pizza butter and baking them (or frying if you insist)
5. savory crouton strips for a salad topping or pasta casserole
6. sweet "crouton" strips for the top of ice cream or fruit or even pudding
7. Mexican lasagna

I'm sure people can add to this list without any problems. Tortillas are also really economical.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

You can make really good flatbread in a fireplace or grill, it is a bit more complicated to cook in a cast iron (coals on top and the bottom) but I've done it (cut off the burned outside if it happens and inside is a perfect loaf).

I've made cornbread and biscuits using the same method over an open fire in a large cast iron Dutch oven. Turns out great for both.

 

[paul d]

I use the stand mixer technique, although have done it by hand. I only used the bread machine for mixing anyway. This is an excellent recipe for "sandwich style" bread. The lecithin helps (I use powdered now), but not necessary. An egg thrown in does about the same. Also, 1/2 batch is all that can really fit in a stand mixer.

Bread Recipe

On a trip up to Bellingham, to see Jeff's best friend from highschool KEvin and his family, Kevin's wife Jessica and I began talking bread. ...

amysspoonfulofsugar.blogspot.com

 

[NoMoreLibs]

Long time ago when I lurked at TOL, someone asked about a bread recipe and ST gave one up, I copied it and handed it over to the baker of the house .....we've been using it since. In an electric oven. HT to ST for that....

 

[Freeholder]

Yes, Dutch ovens are great! They can be used on a BBQ grill, too, even the ones with legs.

Kathleen

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Yes, Dutch ovens are great! They can be used on a BBQ grill, too, even the ones with legs.

Kathleen

Absolutely! I have several in various sizes. I like cooking out doors in the Spring and Fall while it's not too hot or cold. Cary ordered me a camp oven the other day. It's already here! I haven't had a chance to use it, yet.

 

[phloydius]

If I end up with a check in-hand, then I’ll go buy a Zojirushi. I’ve wanted one for years, but could never justify the expense.

My wife bought me one for my birthday about 2 years ago. I only had cheap bread makers before that. WORTH EVERY PENNY! I highly recommend Zojirushi, get it before they are gone. I doubt bread makers will be made any more for a while!

 

[thompson]

I use the stand mixer technique, although have done it by hand. I only used the bread machine for mixing anyway. This is an excellent recipe for "sandwich style" bread. The lecithin helps (I use powdered now), but not necessary. An egg thrown in does about the same. Also, 1/2 batch is all that can really fit in a stand mixer.

Bread Recipe

On a trip up to Bellingham, to see Jeff's best friend from highschool KEvin and his family, Kevin's wife Jessica and I began talking bread. ...

amysspoonfulofsugar.blogspot.com

I can get two big loaves from mine. It's an older model, though, so maybe the mixing bowl was bigger?

 

[Josie]

Apparently you can make bread in the Instapot. I haven't tried any of these but they look interesting.

9 Instant Pot Bread Recipes You KNEAD in Your Life

The most popular INSTANT POT BREAD RECIPES on the web from whole wheat to white, diet friendly to dessert breads. Even the French will appreciate these!

mommyoverwork.com

 

[ARS1431]

I bought a bread maker at a thrift store for $3. Make bread in it whenever I can, although I limit how often I do this since I wind up eating most of it in a single day. Fresh bread with butter is amazing!

 

[bev]

You don't need a bread making machine. It's not that hard to make yourself.

EASY HOMEMADE BREAD RECIPE

Easy 5-Star Homemade Bread recipe with detailed instructions showing how to make bread! Thousands of reviewers agree this is the BEST bread!

butterwithasideofbread.com

Dennis, if you can make homemade beer, you can make homemade bread. Try it.

 

[Groucho]

I started with a bread maker. Then a stand mixer and a book. Then I took some classes at the culinary institute close to home. After that, I really started gaining weight.

 

[Laurane]

I got a Zoji in AZ for $100 hardly used on a Craigslist.

 

[Faroe]

I started with a bread maker. Then a stand mixer and a book. Then I took some classes at the culinary institute close to home. After that, I really started gaining weight.

A woman I know claimed she gained 20 pounds after getting a bread maker.

 

[Walrus Whisperer]

I've just been making me small tortillas for bread.

 

[Dennis Olson]

I will not do “tortillers.” Remember where I am. I’m sick to death of all Mexican food.

 

[Firebird]

My wife is baking fresh bread as I read this. I never thought about bread machines selling out

 

[Groucho]

A woman I know claimed she gained 20 pounds after getting a bread maker.

Damned things are dangerous.

 

[Nancy in OK]

You might try Sam's or Walmart online. Bed Bath and Beyond, Williams Sonoma any kitchen equipment place.

 

[pauldingbabe]

I think the concern was for if the power went off. But there are always alternatives. We’ve cooked bread on sticks over an open fire - it was a little smoky, and maybe scorched a corner here and there, but tasted good!

Kathleen

Yep. I have an egg grill that bakes wonderfully

 

[Carl2]

Walmart has a $65 and a $90 breadmaker in stock plus costlier ones.

 

[TerriHaute]

If Dennis has an electric stove, he wouldn't be able to bake bread in it. Too bad he doesn't have a solar oven.

I don't understand. Why wouldn't one be able to bake bread in an electric stove? Over the past 50 years, I have had both gas stoves and electric stoves. I have baked bread in all of them and there is virtually no difference. I have a solar oven too. You can bake yeast bread in a solar oven, but it is not nearly as good as electric or gas.

 

[Terrwyn]

Kitchenaid mixer: $300

As an aside, I have essentially only about 2 sq. ft. of counter space. I can’t bake from scratch. And no place to put a wheeled cart either.

Use the kitchen table. I have a silicon pad and also a big bread board. Bread is easy unless your hands hurt.

 

[ARS1431]

One of the easiest breads that I ever made was beer bread.

 

[rafter]

Just checked Ebay...they have a bunch of them

 

[packyderms_wife]

Kitchenaid mixer: $300

As an aside, I have essentially only about 2 sq. ft. of counter space. I can’t bake from scratch. And no place to put a wheeled cart either.

You can buy ready to bake in the frozen section at your local grocery store.