Does anyone know if bread machines are cheaper or more expensive than buying loaves from a grocery store? I'm looking for ways to cut costs.
(Currently we can just about go through a loaf a day. No comments Mom)
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I don't know the answer to that :) However, I love using my bread machine to make flavored speciality breads!
It all depends on, if you are going to have the time to make the bread and if your family will like homemade bread, I guess.
You're the only one that will know the answer to that question, really.
You are the one that has picky eaters and if this is a solution that will benefit to their taste buds.
I don't know how long the bread last from a bread machine compared to bread that is already made and sliced to eat. I guess that is the question at hand. I guess what I'm trying to say is, yes, I love homemade bread, but I wouldn't like it to make sandwiches with, unless you can slice it thin, like boughten bread, like Maiers.
So, I guess it all depends on the person or family likes and dislikes.
I'm mainly wondering how much it would cost to use the bread machine-I think you buy packets or something for it?? How much are they and how much do they yield? Tom likes homemade bread and so do I. Justin and Timothy liked those Italian loaves you can buy, Tom brought one home,which are a lot like homemade. So if it's cheaper that might be a real option. It would be quicker than COMPLETELY homemade bread.
I don't think it costs that much to run a bread machine steph, and you can make your own bread--not buy those packets (they're a rip-off cause you can make bread cheaper not to mention what all extra's they add in).
Alanna, how long does it stat fresh? That is another thing to look at too. Yes, I would think it may be a good investment for you, if you think you will make different flavor breads. Plus, I think if the kids eat a lot of bread it will probably be less expensive in the long run.
maybe someone can share one, but i havent found a sandwich bread recipe that isnt crumbly. and, you have to eat a huge sandwich b/c the loaf comes out different than store made or hand made bread...so that's something to think about too...as far as price, you'd have to figure out flour, yeast, ect. cost and then figure out that per loaf...i think they are better for specialty bread, not every day sandwich bread...
I really believe your right, Jamie. I know of some people that have a bread machine and used it quite often when they first got it, but then it was put on a shelf to take up space. That is why I would borrow or rent one for a day to see if it is worth it in the long run.
although...it is GREAT for pizza dough! =) (i personally think that in itself is worth it)
As much as I love bread machine bread (I have a machine that can make a loaf in 59 minutes...and it's good to boot...LOL!), I'm not sure that I would use it to replace regular sliced bread for sandwiches, etc. It is tough to slice the bread evenly and it makes a bigger piece.
You can either buy boxes of bread machine bread that you basically just add the liquid to or you can make loaves using regular old recipes. That's usually what I do, I have a couple of favorites that I tend to always use.
The machines have definitely gotten a whole lot cheaper over the years for sure. You can buy them now for under $50 I believe.
See Steph, it would probably be a good investment then, because your family loves PIZZA. That would save you money right there. Yummy homemade pizza.
I like raisin bread, so maybe you could try that, cuz I never had it homemade. I wonder if you can make pumpkin bread too with it, etc.....
We get our pizza for free from Tony's though. I think you're only limmited by your imagination as to what kind of breads you make.
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